Patient's question:
My baby is now eight months old and is calcium-deficient and allergic to milk. When she eats calcium supplements, she develops rashes and has loose stools, with one to two bowel movements a day. Health check-ups indicate calcium deficiency and some iron deficiency. Previous treatment and effectiveness: The baby's mother has some rhinitis. What kind of assistance is desired: Wants to know how to better supplement calcium for the baby. The baby has been feverish for the past two days and sometimes has clear nasal discharge. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
The body's calcium deficiency primarily interferes with bone and tooth development. Blood calcium deficiency can lead to severe limb pain, dullness of mind, restlessness, loss of consciousness, endocrine disorders in heart function, inability to supply blood to the body, and in severe cases, even the cessation of heartbeat. Most of the calcium is deposited in bones, with only about 1% existing in the blood. However, this small amount of calcium ions plays an extremely important physiological role. Here, we discuss the effects of calcium on the acid-base balance and electrolyte balance of the blood itself. Calcium supplementation can correct acidosis, prevent hypocalcemic tetany, and at the same time, neutralize excessive hydrogen ions in the blood, achieving the goal of treating acidosis.