Patient's question:
My baby was just born and developed neonatal hypocalcemia. How is this condition treated?Doctor's answer:
Hypocalcemia in newborns can be treated with anticonvulsants, magnesium supplements, and dietary adjustments. If seizures cannot be controlled after calcium administration, magnesium levels can be checked. Hypomagnesemia can be treated with intramuscular injection of 25% magnesium sulfate. Additionally, attention should be paid to reducing the absorption of intestinal calculi. The appropriate ratio of calcium and phosphorus in breast milk facilitates the absorption of calcium in the intestine. Therefore, breast milk should be fed as much as possible, or a formula with an appropriate calcium and phosphorus ratio should be used.