Patient's question:
The son of my cousin has been acting unusually lately. He cries a lot, has trouble sleeping, sweats excessively, and the middle part of his chest bone protrudes outward. Some relatives mentioned that it might be rickets. My cousin's family is quite concerned about it, so I wanted to ask how to treat rickets.Doctor's answer:
Treating rickets, clinically, is usually achieved through medication that supplements vitamin D and calcium. In daily life, it is important to provide children with a balanced and nutritious diet, including high-protein foods or fruits rich in vitamin D. On sunny days, take the children outdoors to sunbathe to promote the body's synthesis of vitamin D and enhance calcium absorption.