Patient's question:
I have been having diarrhea repeatedly. When I went to the doctor, they said I was calcium deficient and mentioned that my head shape is a bit like a square skull. What kind of help do I need: I want to know if I can take calcium supplements now because of the constant diarrhea? Can I take calcium acetate granules? Should a five-month-old baby take one packet at a time?Doctor's answer:
Brachycephaly is one of the manifestations of rickets.1. Brachycephaly is one of the manifestations of rickets.
2. Based on your situation, your baby has been experiencing recurrent diarrhea for five months. When you visited the doctor, they said the issue is due to calcium deficiency and mentioned that the baby's head shape is slightly brachycephalic. The reason for the calcium deficiency is likely related to poor digestion and the loss of nutrients from the diarrhea in the past month.
3. Recommendations:
1) Fully treat the diarrhea condition, providing probiotics and smectite. Remember that smectite cannot be taken with any other medications and should be spaced out by 30 minutes.
2) For calcium supplementation, give calcium gluconate oral solution. In addition to giving the baby Icicle Digestive Vitamin AD daily, it may lead to better absorption.
3) Pay attention to sun exposure, as this can effectively enhance calcium absorption.