Symptoms of rickets in infants
The onset of the disease manifests itself in a month or two after the birth of the child. The baby becomes capricious for no reason, he has a shallow superficial dream during which he constantly shudders or wakes up from the slightest noise. The tone of the arms and legs is replaced by excessive relaxation of the muscles - they become flabby. These are the first signs of rickets in babies from the nervous system.
Everyone knows a symptom - wiped hair on the back of the head - can not be the main indicator of rickets, because this is also found in perfectly healthy children. After all, at this age, babies often lie in a crib and turn their heads from side to side, causing abrasion of the hair, down to the bald spot. In order to put the correct diagnosis, you need to fix and other manifestations of rickets in infants.
Another sign is sweating of the head, especially during sleep. There is even the term "wet pillow", which speaks for itself. Indirect signs can be sweat on the forehead during feeding or screaming.
The soft edges of the fontanel, its later closing, the curvature of the legs and deformation of the chest, late cutting teeth - everything that is associated with the bone system, usually manifests itself between the half year and the year.
There are two stages of rickets in infants - mild (1) and severe (2), which, in turn, are divided into acute and subacute. Their name speaks for itself - at the first stage of the change, they are insignificant and easy to treat, and at the second stage everything is much more complicated.
The cause of rickets in infants
This disease is more common in the northern regions, where there are few sunny days per year or in contaminated megacities. It is noticed that in villages where children are stronger and hardened, few are affected by rickets.
The cause of rickets lies in the lack of vitamin D, which is necessary for the body to ensure that the body is properly flowing
processes of metabolism of phosphorus and calcium. And when it is not enough, it affects the formation of the skeleton.
Vitamin D is not produced by the body, but gets into it from the outside in the form of food and medicines. While the child is small, and is breastfed or artificial feeding, he must necessarily get his age standard daily without missing 9 months of the year, when the ultraviolet does not practically reach the skin of the baby, and, accordingly, the vitamin can not be synthesized in the body.
What is dangerous for rickets in babies?
If the disease is not treated, it begins to progress very quickly and its consequences will be visible with the naked eye. The legs acquire X or O-shaped form, with time the flat feet and problems with the musculoskeletal system begin. There is a general delay in the development of the baby.
The deformation of the chest and pelvic bones with age is reflected in all internal organs, and a disproportionately large head, convex forehead and dented bridge of the nose will not make the child happier. All this can be avoided if in time begin to treat rickets in infants.
Treatment of rickets in infants
To quickly help the baby's body cope with the disease
Long walks on air and hardening procedures are obligatory. The food should be balanced and useful. If treatment is scheduled on time and parents strictly adhere to the chosen strategy, then a noticeable improvement occurs very quickly.