Patient's question:
The child's height and weight are not lower than those of peers, but their movements seem a bit slower, such as when they take a bit longer to get up from the ground. When held, they feel soft, as if their bones are soft. Please ask the doctor if the child's bones are soft or if this is just their physique?Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons that can cause soft bones in children. The main reason is the lack of calcium in the child's body. Children do not get enough sunlight regularly. Lack of sufficient nutrition in their daily diet can also lead to insufficient calcium in their bodies, resulting in soft bones. Of course, this could also be physiological. Some children develop later, and their bones are still in the process of development. For babies who have just been born, their bones may feel temporarily soft. As children grow and develop, their bones will gradually harden.