Patient's question:
My son doesn't always cry when taking naps and is restless, and he tends to sweat easily. His weight and height are not quite right, and he has once again shown signs of slow growth. We are particularly worried that he might develop rickets. I would like to ask what are the symptoms of rickets in newborns?Doctor's answer:
If you suspect your baby has rickets, it is recommended to have a formal hospital examination to check bone density. Under the guidance of a doctor, enhance the digestion of vitamin D.Neonatal rickets is primarily characterized by incomplete ossification or changes in bone softening within the skeletal system, such as a reduced fontanelle, increased cranial suture height connected to the posterior fontanelle, unclosed lateral fontanelles, softening or a ping-pong-like sensation in the cranial margins and the top of the parietal bone, and (serrated bone defects) along the sagittal suture of the parietal bone. In severe cases, a false fontanelle may form in the anterior part of the posterior fontanelle.
The general symptoms of neonatal rickets include frequent excessive sweating, easy waking, irritability, and difficulty sleeping during naps, as well as shaking during naps. These are all early signs of rickets. If the condition worsens, it may lead to bowed legs.