Is Baby’s Ribcage Eversion a Concern?

Baby’s ribcage eversion refers to the condition where the lowest ribs extend beyond the body’s outer edge. This is due to the two lowest ribs at the bottom of the sternum not being connected to the costal cartilage and sternum. When breathing and exhaling, the child’s abdominal movement is greater.
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Is Baby’s Ribcage Eversion a Sign of Rickets?

The doctor diagnosed the baby’s ribcage eversion as rickets and prescribed ‘Kaisili D Calcium Tablets’ and ‘Alpha Calcitriol Soft Capsules’ for treatment. The doctor also stated that after taking these medications, there would be no need to supplement cod liver oil and zinc (the baby was previously supplementing zinc due to deficiency). Is this diagnosis correct? Do you really not need to supplement cod liver oil and zinc after taking these medications?
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