Patient's question:
A female, 2 years old, generally in good condition, but with excessive sweating on the head. Currently, calcium supplements are being used to stabilize it. However, she really likes the taste of calcium gluconate and Longmu Zhuanggu Bone Powder. Hello, can it be added to milk for drinking together? Or is there any other method? It matters how...Doctor's answer:
Your description of sweating in the head is indeed a manifestation of calcium deficiency. First of all, I need to tell the parents that for a 2-year-old child, calcium supplementation should be approached with caution, as the child's digestive system is not yet mature. Oral calcium supplements are not recommended. If the calcium deficiency is not severe, dietary supplementation is the best option. I suggest that you can identify how the child is lacking in calcium and trace elements based on their symptoms. The symptoms are in muscles and tendons. If the abdominal wall muscles and intestinal wall muscles are, it can lead to gas accumulation in the intestinal cavity, forming a spindle-shaped abdomen like a frog's belly. If the tendons of the spine are, it can result in hunchback. For children with mild calcium deficiency, dietary supplementation can stabilize the symptoms. If the symptoms are more severe, medication may be necessary for calcium supplementation.Advice: Personally, I do not recommend using calcium supplements for a child who is only 2 years old. If the child is deficient in calcium, it is advisable to provide older children with calcium-rich foods such as fish, shrimp skin, kelp, and bone broth, while also increasing their intake of vitamin D-rich foods. As the child grows older, foods like pork liver, lamb liver, and beef liver can be consumed to enhance calcium absorption. Wishing your child good health.