Question
The seven-month-old baby’s foot nails have developed fractures and cracks, and the baby has been crying particularly loudly lately. Blood tests have shown elevated white blood cell counts, but no other issues have been detected.
Answer
The white and soft foot nails with the recurrence of fractures and cracks may be due to a deficiency in trace elements such as iron, calcium, and zinc. A blood test should be conducted to determine the status of trace elements, and appropriate treatment should be administered based on the results.