Patient's question:
I'm lacking calcium. I want to ask if he can eat calcium gluconate? Is it well absorbed? Then I also want to ask if calcium supplementation can be done continuously or if it needs to be taken for a certain period and then stopped? The main reason is that his teeth aren't growing. He's almost 1.5 years old now and has only grown 6 teeth.Doctor's answer:
Calcium gluconate can be taken, and the specific dosage should be based on the instructions or under the guidance of a doctor. It also works better for digesting cod liver oil.1. If the baby does not show calcium deficiency symptoms and is taking preventive calcium supplementation, it can be used in stages. Generally, it should be taken continuously for 1-2 weeks.
2. If there are other calcium deficiency symptoms such as excessive sweating, night sweats, thin hair, bald spots on the head, poor appetite, indigestion, or delayed development, taking the above medication continuously for 2-4 weeks can help stabilize these symptoms.