Question
What are the treatment options for neonatal hypocalcemia?
Answer
The treatment for neonatal hypocalcemia can include anticonvulsant medications, magnesium supplements, and dietary adjustments. If symptoms of convulsions do not subside after calcium supplementation, blood magnesium levels should be tested. Hypomagnesemia can be treated with intramuscular injections of 25% magnesium sulfate. Additionally, attention should be paid to reducing the absorption of calcium in the intestines. Breast milk has an appropriate calcium-phosphorus ratio, which aids in the absorption of calcium in the intestines, so breastfeeding should be considered first, or a formula milk with an appropriate calcium-phosphorus ratio should be chosen.