Question
How can you determine if a baby is deficient in vitamins A, B, C, D, and E without the lack of trace elements?
Answer
Vitamin A deficiency can lead to dry, rough skin, thinning hair, and changes in the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; vitamin B2 deficiency can cause seborrheic dermatitis, glossitis, and scrotal inflammation; vitamin C deficiency can result in decreased appetite, anemia, and bleeding gums; vitamin K deficiency can cause bleeding throughout the body; vitamin D deficiency can lead to rickets; and folic acid deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia and bleeding spots. A serum vitamin test can determine if the baby is deficient in these vitamins.