Patient's question:
After the child was born, the doctor emphasized the need to supplement vitamin D and calcium. Every time there was a check-up, it was said that there was a calcium deficiency. Because the child doesn't like vitamin D very much, he sometimes didn't eat it. Now he is five years old, and during a health check-up, the doctor said his leg shape wasn't good, diagnosing it as nutritional vitamin D deficiency rickets. At this age, can it be completely recovered?Doctor's answer:
First, if there is scoliosis, and the skeletal development deformity reappears, it is necessary to have a follow-up X-ray. Then, based on the X-ray, it needs to be determined whether orthopedic shoes or braces should be used for correction. If not treated in a timely manner, it will often accompany the child for the rest of their life. Additionally, it is necessary to have a follow-up check on trace elements. Based on the examination results, it can be determined whether calcium and vitamin D supplements are needed for treatment. In daily life, eat more fruits, vegetables, and meat, drink milk before bed, get more sun exposure, and engage in more physical activities—all of these can enhance calcium absorption.