Patient's question:
For eight days, the child experienced multiple twitches due to calcium deficiency. Later, the doctor prescribed gluconate calcium, which the child has been taking for three days. The child has now started having diarrhea. The mother is taking Neways Calcium-Magnesium Tablets. Could you please advise which medication should be stopped? Additionally, some lactase tablets have been prescribed for the child. How should this be managed...Doctor's answer:
Appearing again after being born for several days is not necessarily caused by calcium deficiency, unless the mother has extremely severe calcium deficiency. Otherwise, it would be highly unlikely for the twitching to reappear so early. It is important to rule out other potential causes of the twitching, such as hydrocephalus or intracranial bleeding.Recommendation: Further investigation should be conducted to determine the cause of the child's twitching. I personally believe it is not related to calcium deficiency. It is advisable to have the child undergo a neurological examination at the hospital, and if necessary, additional tests such as a brain CT or EEG may be required.
Currently, the child can discontinue the use of gluconate calcium. If the child has diarrhea, lactase can be used. Additionally, montmorillonite clay may be added. If the child is breastfed, the mother should increase her intake of fatty and sweet foods.