Patient's question:
My baby noticed a rib deformity, and the check-up said it was rickets. Please ask what symptoms of rickets are shown during infancyDoctor's answer:
Rickets is a condition caused by a disruption in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the body due to a lack of vitamin D during infancy, leading to poor bone fibrosis. Common symptoms include night sweats, poor sleep, irritability, reduced muscle tone, loose joints, and an enlarged abdomen. The main manifestation of rickets is changes in the bones, with the rounded deformation caused by softening of the bone being a characteristic symptom of the disease. Rickets can cause significant harm to children, so it is recommended that family members take the child to a specialist for follow-up treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, it is beneficial to give the child some juice, which helps digest vitamins and prevent stomach upsets. We hope the child can recover quickly!