Patient's question:
When there's nothing to do, the child will bite their own fingernails, almost biting them off, leaving only the fresh red skin underneath. I feel very heartbroken. During naps, they sweat quite a bit and are easily startled. It's said that it might be due to calcium deficiency. I don't quite understand calcium deficiency, and the doctor suggested checking for trace elements. What kind of assistance is needed: What are the main symptoms of calcium deficiency?Doctor's answer:
When you experience many of the following symptoms, it should be diagnosed as calcium deficiency: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty entering deep sleep, crying after falling asleep, easily waking up, excessive sweating after falling asleep; paroxysmal abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, menstrual cramps, chest bone pain, "X" legs, "O" legs, pigeon chest, grayish-white or white-streaked nails; poor appetite, picky eating; restlessness and fidgeting during the day; delayed intellectual development and delayed response; late walking, not starting to walk until after 13 months; late teething, not getting teeth until after 10 months, teeth are sparse, irregular, loose, teeth are black-tipped or sawtooth-shaped; sparse hair; poor health, prone to fever, etc.