Patient's question:
The baby next door is three years old and very cute. Recently, the baby doesn't like to take naps and always cries. Every night, the baby wakes up and cries several times. When relatives change the baby's clothes, they notice that the baby's ribs are a bit prominent. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor says the baby has rickets. What element is lacking in the patient with rickets?Doctor's answer:
Rickets is mainly caused by calcium deficiency. To treat rickets, it is essential to get more sunlight exposure and take fish liver oil or calcium supplements (AD calcium) under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you can encourage children to eat more calcium-rich foods, such as kelp, seaweed, fish, shrimp, milk, etc. Additionally, it is important to take children outdoors for physical exercise to strengthen their physical condition. Alternatively, you can take children to a local regular hospital for physical therapy to promote a complete recovery from the condition.