Patient's question:
Weight and height are not standard, frequent night crying and night waking, grew six teeth, sat at five months, crawled at six months, could stand and walk a few steps by himself at seven months, could stand for a few seconds by himself at eight months, could walk a few steps at nine months, now walks more steps. Does this child have rickets? Medical historyDoctor's answer:
Hello! First of all, I wish your child a speedy recovery! I will discuss the issue of "rickets" with you. Rickets, also known as the "soft bone disease" commonly referred to by people, is a chronic nutritional deficiency disease common in infants and young children. It is caused by insufficient vitamin D in the body, leading to abnormal calcium and phosphorus metabolism, which prevents calcium and phosphorus from being deposited normally in the growing parts of the bones. In severe cases, it can result in skeletal deformities. This disease rarely threatens life, but it develops slowly and is not easily detected. Once symptoms become apparent, it is often accompanied by low immunity, making the person susceptible to respiratory and digestive tract infections, which can then be life-threatening. The main reason for vitamin D deficiency is insufficient intake.