Patient's question:
My son is a premature baby. Now he always sleeps poorly at night, lacks energy, is restless, and has convulsions or seizures in his hands and feet. He always cries, and it's hard to comfort him. I took him to a nearby hospital for a check-up. The local doctor said a lot, but only knew it was hypocalcemia. What factors can cause hypocalcemia in newborns?Doctor's answer:
If the fetus has insufficient calcium storage or excessive phosphorus intake after birth, it can both cause hypocalcemia. Early hypocalcemia occurs within the first 2 days after birth, often due to temporary hypoparathyroidism. Premature infants, newborns with asphyxia, and those with respiratory distress syndrome have poorer parathyroid function compared to full-term normal newborns. They also have lower calcium storage levels and a higher incidence rate. It is recommended to visit a better hospital in your area.