Patient's question:
Okay, here is the translation following your instructions:My son has been tossing and turning a lot in his sleep for the past month, not sleeping very soundly. He also gets a lot of sweat on his head, and then he keeps rubbing his head back and forth against the pillow. I thought it might be due to calcium deficiency, but my cousin said it could be an early symptom of rickets. What is infantile rickets?
Doctor's answer:
Childhood rickets is primarily caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, leading to an imbalance in the calcium-phosphorus ratio. The main manifestations include a square skull, pigeon chest, and X or O-shaped legs. Treatment mainly involves timely supplementation of vitamin D. It is also important to pay attention to spending more time outdoors and getting more sun exposure, which helps the skin synthesize vitamin D and promotes calcium absorption. Additionally, it is necessary to strengthen feeding to ensure adequate intake of nutrients and maintain a balanced diet.