Patient's question:
What kinds of diseases can pediatric surgery treat, and which symptoms belong to pediatric internal medicine? Can pediatric rickets still be cured?Doctor's answer:
Rickets, commonly known as "soft bone disease," is primarily caused by a lack of vitamin D in children. If not treated effectively, children may develop skeletal deformities. Early symptoms of rickets mainly include being easily startled, crying frequently, sleep disturbances, and excessive sweating. If not treated promptly, symptoms such as a square skull, rib cage protrusion, pigeon chest, funnel chest, O-shaped legs, and X-shaped legs may appear. Children can take Longmu Zhuanggu Granules and vitamin D medications for treatment, which can effectively control the progression of rickets. Additionally, parents should take their children out to sunbathe under appropriate lighting conditions, ensure they receive sufficient vitamin D and gluconate calcium, and encourage them to eat more fruits and vegetables.