Patient's question:
The child had a slight case of rickets during a thorough check-up last year, with slightly raised chest. What is the meaning of rickets stage I?Doctor's answer:
Rickets is a chronic nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin D. It primarily affects children under the age of 2. In the first stage of rickets, the main symptoms include irritability, restlessness, deep sleep disturbances, night sweats, and baldness on the back of the head. Children around 8 to 9 months old may again develop a square skull. Around the age of one, delayed tooth eruption may occur. Symptoms such as、、, and "X" or "O" shaped legs may appear when the child starts walking. It is recommended to treat your child promptly through oral vitamin D supplements, cod liver oil, and calcium supplements. Pay attention to a balanced diet and expose your child to sunlight regularly. Wishing your child a speedy recovery!