Patient's question:
The baby has been sleeping poorly recently, grinding his teeth while sleeping, talking in his sleep, and crying. Additionally, he has been developing cuticles on his hands, not eating properly, and after a hospital check-up, it was found that he is deficient in trace elements such as selenium, zinc, and calcium. Oh, and he also sweats excessively. We have been giving him calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium particles, but the effect hasn't been very good. Now, with the sun being too harsh, he can't go out to sunbathe, and it feels like the medication isn't being absorbed well.What kind of help do you need: What are the symptoms of trace element deficiency?
Doctor's answer:
Calcium (Ca) is one of the most abundant mineral elements in the human body, and its presence is essential for regulating the normal function of tissues and organs in various systems. Calcium is a crucial element for the metabolism of brain neurons, ensuring mental vitality, calmness, and enhancing judgment, while also influencing mood. Sufficient calcium can inhibit abnormal excitation of brain nerves, helping to maintain a sense of calm. Calcium deficiency can affect nerve conduction, leading to imbalances in the excitability of nerves and muscles, making a person more sensitive, emotionally unstable, and difficult to concentrate. Medical research has found that patients with neurosensory hearing loss have lower levels of calcium, iron, and zinc in their serum compared to healthy individuals.