Early symptoms of rickets in children
Rickets in children is a disease caused by lack of vitamin D, leading to skeletal dysplasia. It is common in infancy and early childhood. The following are early symptoms of rickets in children:
1. shake one\’s head
Children with rickets often shake their heads when walking and exhibit an unstable gait because their bones are damaged and cannot provide stable support.
2. Muscle weakness
Patients with rickets in children usually also experience a certain degree of weakness in their muscles, showing slow movements and difficulty lifting heavy objects.
3. Bent legs
Children with rickets in children usually have bent legs. This is caused by imperfect bone structure and the inability to bear the weight of the body.
4. Strange reactions
The nervous system of children with rickets is usually affected to a certain extent and they show strange reactions, such as tight lips and clenched fingers.
Diagnosis of rickets in children
The diagnosis of rickets in children usually requires a series of tests, including:
1. Clinical manifestations
Doctors can make a preliminary diagnosis by observing the child\’s clinical manifestations, such as bent legs and muscle weakness.
2. Blood test
Doctors can collect blood from children for examination to determine whether the child\’s calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D and other indicators are normal.
3. X-ray examination
Doctors can perform X-ray examinations of the child\’s bones to see whether the bones are developing normally and whether there are any abnormalities such as cartilage fractures.
Treatment of rickets in children
The treatment of rickets in children mainly involves supplementing nutrients such as vitamin D and calcium to promote bone development. The following are common treatments:
1. Vitamin D supplementation
Oral or injected vitamin D and other drugs can promote calcium absorption and accelerate bone growth.
2. Calcium supplementation
Through oral calcium tablets and other methods, the calcium element lacking in the child\’s body can be supplemented to promote bone development.
3. Exercise therapy
Doctors can provide targeted exercise therapy to promote bone growth based on the child\’s condition.
Summary
Rickets in children is a skeletal dysplasia disease caused by vitamin D deficiency. Early symptoms include head shaking, muscle weakness, bent legs, and strange reactions. Diagnostic methods mainly include clinical manifestations, blood tests and X-ray examinations. The main treatment methods are to promote bone development through supplementation of vitamin D, calcium and other nutrients, exercise therapy and other methods. Timely diagnosis and treatment can effectively avoid the serious consequences of rickets in children.
