Patient's question:
The daughter has been born for three months. It's not easy to fall asleep. She is prone to shock, crying, shaking her head, and sweating. I know that she has been taking fish oil and calcium gluconate for less than 20 days, but the effect is not very significant. Go to the hospital for a thorough examination. The sternum was not moved, and no urine test was conducted. She was diagnosed with rickets. A box of vitamin AD drops and calcium acetate particles were prescribed for the baby to take a thorough examination. What are the early symptoms of rickets?Doctor's answer:
Rickets, also known as vitamin D deficiency rickets, is a systemic, chronic, nutritional disease characterized by bone inflammation, caused by the inability of vitamin D in infants, children, and adolescents to promote calcium and phosphorus metabolism. It is a common nutritional disease in infants. The clinical manifestations mainly include skeletal changes, muscle relaxation, and non-specific psychiatric symptoms. The bones and iliac bones show signs of softened cranial bones, cranial deformities, large fontanelles, and delayed closure. Late teething can be postponed to 1 year or 3 years. In severe cases, teeth may be misaligned, and enamel development may be poor. The ribs may show beaded changes.