What are the treatments for neonatal rickets?

Neonatal rickets is mostly caused by a lack of vitamins and calcium in children. It is a common pediatric malformation. The treatment methods vary depending on the different causes of rickets. The following treatment methods are relatively common and effective. I hope these methods can help you.

1. General treatment

Adhere to breastfeeding, add foods rich in vitamin D (liver, egg yolks, etc.) in a timely manner, and do more outdoor activities to increase the opportunity for direct sunlight exposure. During the stimulation period, do not let the child sit or stand for a long time to prevent bone deformities.

2. Vitamin D Supplementation

Initially, take vitamins orally every day for 1 month, then change to preventive doses. Take orally during the stimulation period, and change to the preventive dose after taking it for 1 month. If you cannot persist in taking the medicine or suffer from diarrhea, you can take a large dose of vitamin D intramuscularly as a intensive therapy, and then switch to taking it orally in a preventive dose after one month. Take calcium supplements orally for 4 to 5 days before intramuscular injection to avoid iatrogenic hypocalcemic convulsions.

3. Calcium supplements

Calcium supplements should be taken concurrently with vitamin D treatment.

4. Orthopedic therapy

Active and passive movements are used to correct bone deformities. Mild skeletal deformities will correct themselves after treatment or during growth. Physical exercise should be strengthened, and some active or passive exercises can be used to correct them, such as chest expansion exercises or push-ups to expand the chest, and correct mild pigeon chest and rib valgus. Severe skeletal deformities can be corrected surgically, and surgical correction can be considered after the age of 4 years.

What are the treatments for neonatal rickets? The above methods are relatively commonly used at present. The specific required plan needs to be examined before targeted treatment can be given. In addition, rickets patients also need to pay attention to a balanced diet. With timely and correct treatment and regular plans, rickets can be cured. I hope this can help you and wish you a happy life.