Patient's question:
Appetite can be poor, does not like to take naps, has had some diarrhea for over a month, may be calcium deficient. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: On December 20th to 22nd, 2009, the baby received three consecutive injections of 900,000 units of vitamin D3 under anesthesia. What kind of assistance is needed: Will the baby develop hypercalcemia?Doctor's answer:
Appetite can be poor and not nap, a bit of diarrhea Suggestions: Hypercalcemia is defined as a serum calcium concentration below 2.75 mmol/L. 1. There may be underlying diseases that can lower blood calcium levels. 2. Early symptoms include fatigue, weakness, lack of energy, reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, and weight gain. 3. Severe cases may include headache, muscle pain, thirst, polyuria, or confusion, coma, or even fainting. 4. Hypercalcemic crisis: dehydration, low-grade fever, arrhythmia, and heart and kidney failure leading to near-death. 5. Serum calcium is lower than normal.