Patient's question:
My baby is now 20 months old. Most adults say he is severely calcium-deficient, but the doctor says most children are like this. The baby's anterior fontanel is not closing late, he doesn't eat much, and he cries at night, but stops crying when he is breastfed. Sometimes he has muscle cramps, his hair is sparse and yellowish, he grows quite loosely, and the lowest rib is slightly higher than the others. However, the baby has been taking the calcium and vitamins prescribed by the doctor since the full moon check-up, but it seems to have no effect. I would like to ask, is the baby severely calcium-deficient? Will it affect him? Can it be adjusted?Doctor's answer:
Hello: A 20-month-old baby can be supplemented with calcium and zinc through diet.Calcium-rich foods: Milk, egg yolks, fish paste, shrimp paste, kelp, seaweed soup, etc.
Zinc-rich foods: Liver paste, minced lean meat, chicken, duck, goose, meat paste, fish paste, mushrooms, shellfish, etc.
Get plenty of sunlight.
A small amount of deficiency does not affect development, so there is no need to be too anxious. Take it slow.