Patient's question:
My child is over one year old. Originally, this is the time when children are growing, but I noticed that when my child exercises, their body always leans left and right. Also, they often wake up during the night. After searching online, it was said to be rickets, which is caused by a lack of certain elements in the body. I would like to ask what trace elements are lacking in rickets?Doctor's answer:
Patient, according to the situation you described above, rickets are caused by a lack of vitamin D. The symptoms of rickets are generally, the baby may sweat excessively, have difficulty sleeping, be prone to crying, or exhibit pigeon chest or bowlegs. If you suspect your baby has rickets, you can go to a regular hospital to measure bone density or have an X-ray taken for diagnosis. Under the guidance of a doctor, take calcitriol to digest. You can choose to let your child get more sun exposure, which is beneficial for the baby to absorb calcium.