Patient's question:
The child had a slight case of rickets when examined carefully last year, with slightly elevated chest. Could it be rickets if there is no calcium deficiency?Doctor's answer:
The main manifestation of rickets is the change in bones. In the early stages, the skull is only softened, and after 7-8 months, square skulls reappear with delayed closure of fontanelles. The chest shows costal beads, pigeon chest, or funnel chest. The wrists and ankles have enlarged bones, forming bracelet-like changes. Additionally, due to bone softening, genu valgum (O-shaped legs) or genu varum (X-shaped legs) may occur, also known as bowlegs.In six-month-old infants, having (a condition where the back of the head is bald) is normal and is not related to rickets. You can rest assured. If the child is affected by rickets, the mother must take the child to a doctor for immediate treatment to prevent the use of small advertisements for drugs. Proper medication is essential.