Do infants need calcium supplements during teething?

Patient's question:

Do infants need calcium supplements during teething? Do they need to be treated in the hospital? How long does it take for the condition to improve? Please help me!

Doctor's answer:

It should be noted that the most appropriate way to supplement calcium is through exercise and diet. The skin synthesizes vitamin D from sunlight for the human body. In indoor sunlight, it is necessary to open the windows because glass blocks the penetration of ultraviolet rays. Here are some calcium-rich foods:
Dairy products: cow's milk, goat's milk, horse milk, milk powder, cheese, yogurt, condensed milk, ice cream.
Fish, shrimp, crabs, and seafood: crucian carp, carp, silver carp, loach, shrimp, crayfish, crabs, kelp, seaweed, clams, sea cucumbers, and more.
During daily cooking, it is also important to pay attention to reducing calcium loss. For example, food should be kept fresh and stored properly; milk should not be stirred to avoid calcium loss; vegetables should be washed before cutting and should not be cut too finely. When stir-frying vegetables, more water is needed, and the cooking time should not be too long.

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