When the baby reaches half a year old, the doctor will check whether the baby has rib valgus. Some babies are simply caused by rib dysplasia, while others are caused by rickets. The vast majority of children's rib valgus is caused by rickets. So, what about rib valgus?
For babies with rib valgus, early treatment mainly focuses on calcium supplementation. If the recovery is good, surgery is not necessary because the child's bones have not yet formed. Timely calcium supplementation can correct it. But if there is no improvement after the age of two, surgery is necessary to correct it. The surgical risk is low and the recovery is good. Timely correction should be carried out according to the child's condition. First, ask the doctor to diagnose the cause and then prescribe the right medicine. At the same time, encourage children to do corrective exercises that help expand their chest and enhance their respiratory function.
1. Breathing up and down exercises: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, relax your body, close your eyes slightly, and gently lift your arms forward to the top of your head. Inhale and stop for a while, then let your arms fall naturally. Exhale deeply several times a day for 10 minutes each time.
2. Push ups or holding dumbbells to do two arm front horizontal exercises 3 to 4 times a day for 10 minutes each time.
3. Single and parallel bars should be flipped over on an empty stomach every morning, but should not be overly tired.
4. Slow jogging can help enhance visceral activity, increase breathing volume, and improve thoracic dysplasia.
In addition, Baike advocates breastfeeding and timely addition of infant supplements rich in vitamin D and with appropriate proportions of calcium and phosphorus. When encountering good weather conditions, it is advisable to bask in the sun and engage in outdoor activities for an average of at least one hour per day, while also exposing the skin more frequently. For frail children or when outdoor activities are restricted during winter and spring seasons, vitamin D can be supplemented with 400 to 800 international units per day.
