Patient's question:
My baby is 8 years old this year. I noticed that he always walks with his chest caved in. I am very upset. Is my baby suffering from rickets? I feel extremely anxious. Here, I would like to ask the pediatric experts what are the early symptoms of rickets in children?Doctor's answer:
If children suffer from rickets, in most cases, they will show typical clinical symptoms around the age of two. For an 8-year-old child, it is necessary to pay close attention to the possibility of developing scoliosis. Around the age of two, if rickets occur, they often manifest as pigeon chest, O-shaped legs, or X-shaped legs. Currently, if a child exhibits these symptoms, it is essential to promptly undergo imaging tests to monitor the growth and development of the thoracic spine.