Patient's question:
Here is the translation of the given content into English:"Ten fingernails have white spots for several years."
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Many attentive parents have and about this situation with their child's fingernails. Although there is no clear medical explanation for white spots on the nails, in clinical practice we have found that some children lacking in calcium and zinc exhibit this condition. We recommend taking your child to the hospital for a trace element examination to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.Advice: For children showing the above symptoms, early detection and treatment are recommended. As the saying goes, "Medicine is better than food," so to prevent calcium and trace element deficiencies in children, it is important to ensure a diverse and balanced diet from an early age. This includes a proper mix of coarse and fine grains, as well as adequate intake of vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, and other nutrients. Correcting bad habits like picky eating is also essential.
You can regularly consume calcium-rich foods such as shellfish, soybeans, milk, nuts, kelp, and beef, as well as zinc-rich foods like oysters, pork liver, fish, high-zinc eggs, chestnuts, walnuts, jujubes, yellow catfish, and yeast zinc. Additionally, sunlight can effectively help with calcium absorption. It is best to engage in outdoor activities for two hours daily, which not only strengthens the body but also helps prevent rickets.