Question

What are the symptoms of baby calcium deficiency?

Answer

The most common symptom of baby calcium deficiency is hypocalcemia. Initially, symptoms may include alopecia, poor sleep at night, followed by crying, restlessness, and later, symptoms like tetany. Parents should timely supplement calcium, which can be taken orally or intravenously. It’s also recommended to expose the baby to sunlight daily, advocate for breastfeeding. Patients should develop good living habits, maintain regular schedules, quit smoking and drinking, increase daily exercise to boost immunity, and avoid recurrence of the condition.