Patient's question:
The child was found to have costal cartilage protrusion during the kindergarten check-up. Suddenly I remembered that when the child was a few months old, there was already a slight outward protrusion in the area of the ribs. I didn't know what was going on and didn't pay attention. Today it was discovered during the kindergarten check-up. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to check for rickets due to the presence of 25-hydroxyapatite, actively supplement with cod liver oil, and administer intramuscular injections if necessary. The main reason for calcium deficiency in infants is a lack of vitamin D, which promotes calcium absorption and utilization. When vitamin D is insufficient in infants, calcium absorption decreases. This affects the growth and development of infant bones, leading to "rickets," commonly known as "calcium deficiency." The above advice is on "How to deal with rib cage outward flaring in one-year-old infants." I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!