Hi Dr. , my son is 15 months old and has been diagnosed with rickets due to lack of vitd, peditrician will let us know abit dose of vitd . Pls let me know as he is bowleggd. Within how many years he will start walking straight after this treatment and will it affect his height in future. Thanks
Thanks for follow up, rickets is general disease, not cause only in It D. It can be deficiency of proteins, iron, vitamins, problems with absorption of calcium in intestine, some forms (Zambia)can prevent absorption. That's why i recommend additional examination- blood test for hemoglobin, Calcium, Phosphorus, albumin and general protein, stool analysis for ova and cysts, for digestion function at least. I hope that your child Chat Doctor. In addition, your child should eat natural Calcium-spinach, sesame seeds, panir, Dali, milk, cheese.Also, you add multivitamin-zincovit 1 teaspoon 1 time 1 month, give to him lots apples or natural apple juice, It's helpful for legs. In most cases child