Patient's question:
Medical history: At 7 months, the baby had a trace element check-up at the hospital. The doctor said his calcium absorption was poor, so he received D3 injections and calcium supplements. At 11 months, another check-up still showed poor calcium absorption.Treatment history and effectiveness: At 7 months, the baby had a trace element check-up at the hospital. The doctor said his calcium absorption was poor, so he received D3 injections and calcium supplements. At 11 months, another check-up still showed poor calcium absorption.
Help needed: Are there any methods that are both safe for the child and effective?
Doctor's answer:
Usually, parents keep supplementing calcium for their babies, but they still end up being calcium-deficient. This is because babies grow and develop rapidly, requiring a large amount of calcium. Even with supplementation, it may not be sufficient to meet their needs. Alternatively, the calcium supplements provided may not be effectively absorbed. Although parents continuously give calcium supplements, if the child cannot fully absorb them, it is still ineffective. There are many calcium supplements on the market that are difficult for children to absorb, and over time, they can burden the kidneys. Therefore, when supplementing calcium for children, it is important to choose a reasonable combination. In the future, when supplementing calcium for children, it should be sufficient while also combining it with fish oil.