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 disorders in calcium and phosphorus metabolism within the body, resulting in poor bone fibrosis. It can cause mental and neurological symptoms as well as skeletal changes. By the age of 18, the bones have already fully developed. If you consider chest bone reshaping, this is a major surgery. 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 for a follow-up and receive calcium supplementation medication. Additionally, visit the orthopedics department for a follow-up and receive orthosis correction. Using relevant devices for artificial correction should be considered. Since the child is troubled by rickets, parents must take them to the hospital immediately for diagnosis and treatment to avoid various misunderstandings and ensure timely symptomatic treatment.