Question
What are the common symptoms of calcium deficiency in infants? What should be done if a child is suspected of having a calcium deficiency?
Answer
When infants are deficient in calcium, symptoms such as restless sleep, bald spots on the head, frequent crying, and decreased appetite may occur. After diagnosis, calcium can be supplemented through medications like calcium gluconate oral solution or pediatric four-vitamin calcium granules, and fish liver oil can be taken to promote calcium absorption. Parents should use the correct methods to help their children supplement calcium to promote their growth and development.