Patient's question:
Recently, I noticed that the little one sweats a lot during the first half of the night when sleeping. After researching, I suspect they might have rickets. Could you please tell me how to treat the sequelae of rickets?Doctor's answer:
Rickets is a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency, leading to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body, resulting in poor bone fibrosis. It can cause mental and neurological symptoms as well as changes in the skeleton. By the age of 18, the bones have already hardened. If you consider chest bone surgery, it is a major operation. It can be done, but it is not recommended due to the high risk involved. Currently, it is advised to visit the internal medicine department of the hospital for follow-up treatment and receive calcium supplementation therapy. Additionally, visit the orthopedics department for bracing correction. Consider using relevant devices for artificial correction. Since the child is troubled by rickets, parents must take them to the hospital for immediate diagnosis and treatment to avoid various misconceptions and ensure timely symptomatic treatment.