Patient's question:
Does a 70-day-old baby need to take calcium supplements and cod liver oil? Are there any good methods? Can it be cured? Please give advice from a doctor.Doctor's answer:
Hello, full-term babies should start taking 400 units of vitamin D daily from the 15th day of life to promote calcium absorption. If supplementation is not timely, it can lead to symptoms of calcium deficiency. Excessive sweating, poor sleep, easy waking, and bald spots on the head are all typical signs of calcium deficiency. If these symptoms appear, it is important to visit the hospital for a trace element test to check for calcium deficiency and its severity. If calcium deficiency is confirmed, calcium supplementation treatment is necessary.