Patient's question:
My baby is now 45 days old. Recently, I noticed that she is a little bit calcium deficient. What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in babies?Doctor's answer:
Early signs of calcium deficiency include irritability, excessive sweating, and hair loss from the back of the head. In the acute phase, the symptoms manifest as changes in bone development, with the head shape becoming square, head circumference decreasing, and bead-like protrusions appearing. Severe cases may exhibit dull, round-shaped protrusions and pigeon chest. It is recommended to take your child to the hospital as soon as possible for a thorough examination and diagnosis, followed by treatment, to prevent long-term aftereffects.Patients should cultivate healthy daily habits, maintain regular routines, avoid smoking and alcohol, and increase physical exercise to enhance immunity and prevent the condition from recurring.