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 rickets in babies?Doctor's answer:
Rickets, also known as calcium deficiency, is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin D, leading to disordered calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body, which results in poor bone fibrosis. The disease progresses slowly and is not easily noticed. Rickets weaken children's resistance, making them more susceptible to diseases such as pneumonia and nausea and vomiting. Once diagnosed, treatment should be initiated immediately, as it can affect a child's growth and development. First, vitamin D should be supplemented, and different treatment plans should be adopted based on the specific condition. Children threatened by rickets should be taken to the doctor for immediate treatment to avoid various misconceptions. Symptomatic treatment should be administered promptly. For parents, it is essential to provide their children with enough care and attention.