Question
I didn’t know he had this condition, and he’s not feeling well either. Is a bulging forehead in babies a sign of calcium deficiency?
Answer
A bulging forehead is not indicative of calcium deficiency in babies; it’s the prominence of the temples that signifies a square head. The main manifestations of rickets caused by calcium deficiency in babies include: in the early stages, the baby tends to sweat excessively on the head during feeding and sleep, which leads to regional irritation, causing the child to prefer shaking their head. Shaking the head causes friction on the occipital area, leading to hair loss over time. In addition, the baby may be restless and easily startled during sleep.