Patient's question:
My child is six months old. On the 11th, during the check-up, the doctor said my child is calcium deficient, with symptoms showing higher-than-normal ribs on the upper part of the abdomen. I heard from others that a prominent forehead is the sign of calcium deficiency. I would like to ask the expert if my child is indeed calcium deficient. I have been supplementing calcium for my child, and recently I have been giving him liquid gold calcium. Is this a good choice?Doctor's answer:
If a child has only a small amount of calcium deficiency, symptoms may include nail-biting, cuticles splitting, grinding teeth at night, passing gas, and frequent turning over while sleeping. It is recommended to give the child calcium supplements and cod liver oil for replenishment. In daily life, include more fruits and vegetables in the child's diet, and offer nuts more often. Drinking bone broth in moderation can also be beneficial. Severe calcium deficiency may lead to skeletal deformities, such as O-shaped or X-shaped legs, or even cranial depression. In such cases, it is advisable to take the child to the hospital for trace element testing and symptomatic treatment.