Question
My child is around 5 years old and has been complaining of leg pain recently. Could the child’s sudden lack of limb strength today be due to hypocalcemia?
Answer
According to your description, the sudden lack of limb strength in the child could be caused by hypocalcemia. However, there could be other reasons as well. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment. In addition, there are mainly two ways to supplement calcium: through calcium supplements and through diet. The most common and traditional calcium-rich foods are dairy products, which not only contain abundant calcium but are also easy to absorb. Moreover, oysters, seaweed, cabbage, broccoli, turnips, carrots, kale, and Chinese cabbage are also good choices.