Rib ectropion in small children may be caused by congenital malformation, vitamin D deficiency rickets, etc., which need to be treated according to the specific causes, including surgical treatment, vitamin D or calcium supplementation.
1. Congenital malformation: when a child is born with rib ectropion, the existence of congenital malformation needs to be alerted. Rib ectropion may affect the lung tissue in the thorax, which in turn affects the child’s respiratory function, and requires timely surgical treatment.
2. Vitamin D deficiency rickets: If children do not pay attention to vitamin D supplementation or sun exposure during growth and development, vitamin D deficiency rickets may occur, mild rickets in supplemental vitamin D or calcium (such as calcium gluconate, etc.) on the basis of brace fixation, the symptoms may be relieved.
If the rib ectropion is more serious, surgery is needed to improve the symptoms.
Parents who find their children with rib ectropion need to go to the hospital in a timely manner to identify the cause of rib ectropion, and then carry out targeted treatment, so as not to miss the opportunity to treat the disease. All of the above medications should be used under the supervision of a doctor.