Patient's question:
It was my sister who had rickets since childhood. She now has to use a cane to walk. Her health is not good now. What conditions are considered rickets?Doctor's answer:
Baby's condition seems like pigeon chest, which is one of the manifestations of rickets. Rickets is caused by calcium deficiency and manifests as, easy to be startled during naps, excessive sweating, (crescent-shaped depression on the back of the head), physical manifestations such as pigeon chest, (beaded ribs), hand bracelets and foot bracelets, and square head. Treatment, vitamin D. The child is affected by rickets, so the family must take the child to see a doctor in time for treatment to prevent the blind use of small advertisements drugs. Proper medication is necessary. For parents, they should give the child enough care and attention and do their best to help the child get timely treatment for the disease.