Patient's question:
The child's height and weight are not lower than those of their 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 lead to soft bones in children, with the main reason being a lack of calcium in their bodies. Factors such as infrequent sun exposure and insufficient nutritional intake in their daily diet can all contribute to a deficiency in calcium, resulting in soft bones. Of course, this could also be physiological. Some children develop later, and their bones are still in the process of growth. For babies who have just been born, their bones may feel temporarily soft. As children grow and develop, their bones will gradually harden.