Question
How can you tell if your baby is deficient in vitamins A, B, C, D, and E?
Answer
To find out if your baby is vitamin-deficient, a serum vitamin test can be conducted. Deficiencies in different vitamins can manifest as changes in the skin, hair, eyes, and nails. For instance, a lack of vitamin A might lead to dry and rough skin, dry eyes, photophobia, and night blindness. A deficiency in vitamin B2 could cause seborrheic dermatitis, glossitis, and scrotal inflammation. A lack of vitamin C might result in reduced appetite, gum bleeding, and low IQ. Vitamin K deficiency could lead to bleeding throughout the body. A deficiency in vitamin D might be the culprit behind rickets in children. A lack of folic acid could cause anemia, pale complexion, dry hair, and lethargy.