What are the symptoms of zinc deficiency in babies?

In fact, in life, many babies have symptoms of zinc deficiency, but those of us who don’t know about this disease don’t know what the symptoms are. If a child is zinc deficient, there are many symptoms, and the biggest symptom is that the child will have a decreased appetite. Many people don’t understand this symptom of the child and think that the child is caused by partial eclipse. So what are the symptoms of zinc deficiency in babies?

1. Excessive sweating. I often hear young mothers complain that their babies sweat on the back of their heads after falling asleep, even if the temperature is not high, and they cry and scream at night. Sweating is more obvious after crying, and you can also see that some infants and young children have sparse hair behind their pillows. Never underestimate this minor problem that does not cause any pain or itching. It is a calcium deficiency alarm for your baby! When the body lacks calcium, it can cause a series of neurological and mental symptoms. Excessive sweating at night is related to the disorder of autonomic nervous system regulation. Therefore, mothers should consider calcium supplementation as early as possible.

2. Anorexia and picky eating. Babies and young children who don’t like to eat cause so much trouble to their parents. Nowadays, the average incidence of anorexia and picky eating among children is as high as over 40%, and it is more common in babies who are in the period of rapid growth and development. Calcium controls the ability of various nutrients to penetrate cell membranes, and therefore also controls the ability to absorb nutrients. Human digestive juices contain a large amount of calcium. If the human body does not take in enough calcium, it can easily lead to loss of appetite, low intelligence, decreased immune function, etc.

3. Baby eczema. Infant eczema is more common in babies under 2 years old. Some may develop into acute or chronic eczema or manifest as atopic dermatitis in childhood or adulthood. Infant eczema often occurs on the top of the head, face, and behind the ears, and in severe cases can spread throughout the body. When a baby is sick, he will cry and be restless. Red spots and papules will appear on the affected part, which will then turn into blisters, erosions, and scabs. At the same time, he will sweat a lot behind his pillow and on his back while crying. Experts believe that calcium is involved in the excitement and release of neurotransmitters, regulates autonomic nervous function, has a calming and anti-allergic effect, and plays a nonspecific desensitization effect in the treatment of skin diseases.

4. Uneven teething. Teeth are highly calcified and hard organs in the human body that can resist the wear and tear of chewing and bite hard and brittle foods. If there is a lack of calcium, the gums will not be hard enough and it will be difficult to chew hard foods. If a baby lacks calcium during the process of tooth development, it will cause uneven teeth or misalignment of the upper and lower teeth, malocclusion, loose teeth, easy breakage, and premature tooth loss. Once a tooth is damaged it cannot be repaired.

We often cannot observe that children are zinc deficient. The best way is to take the child to the hospital for regular trace element tests. Zinc deficiency can be determined through testing. If the child is really zinc deficient, then timely treatment is critical and necessary. To treat your baby's zinc deficiency, you must first give the baby zinc-supplementing foods, such as animal offal. If that doesn't work, give the child medication.