What's wrong with the two-year-old baby's nails having white spots?

Many people believe that the condition of nails reflects the health of the body, and white spots on nails is a typical example. When similar conditions appear on the nails of some newborns, parents are naturally very worried. The key is to find out the specific reasons and ensure the health of the children, which is the most important thing. So, what's the matter with the white spots on the nails of a two-year-old baby? Let's take a closer look below.

1. Ascaris

If many babies often have stomach pain, it may be due to roundworms. When they have stomach pain, white spots will appear on their nails. So what to do?

Solution suggestion: You can take a stool test to check for roundworm eggs. If the result is positive, take anti-roundworm drugs. At this time, you need to slowly adjust and treat under the doctor's advice.

2. Poor digestive function

White spots on most babies' nails are a sign of poor digestion. So what should you do if you have indigestion?

Solution suggestion: You should often feed your baby some appetizing fruits such as apples, hawthorns, etc. to promote digestion. It is also okay to take some digestive tablets (it should be said that you should rely less on drugs for treatment).

3. Lack of trace elements

The baby's body lacks certain trace elements, which will also be reflected in white spots on the nails. Usually, it is caused by zinc deficiency. Of course, you still need to go to the hospital to check what elements are missing. Do not blindly buy health products to supplement trace elements.

Solution suggestion: Take peripheral blood samples to check trace elements. If the deficiency of zinc and iron is mild, the patient can adjust the diet. If the deficiency is severe, take zinc-selenium tablets to supplement zinc. In addition, eat more animal liver, seafood, etc., and supplement iron or other trace elements.

4. Caused by trauma

Nails are easily injured when they are exposed to the outside for a long time. For example, if they are squeezed or collided, the roots of the nails will be damaged and lose their original color. White spots or white spots will appear on the nails, and in severe cases, there will be bloody bruises.

Solution suggestion: No need to do anything, as the nail grows, the spotted part will eventually be trimmed off.

The above is an introduction to what causes white spots on a two-year-old baby’s nails. I hope it will be helpful to parents. There are many factors that cause white spots on the nails of two-year-old babies. Generally, they are mainly caused by the following diseases. When you find that your child has similar symptoms, it is best to go to the hospital for further examination. Only by determining the condition can you solve the problem encountered by the child.