What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in five-month-old babies?

Babies may have various problems during their growth, and they are most likely to suffer from calcium deficiency in the early stages of their life. Calcium deficiency in children when they are young has a huge impact on their growth, and babies as old as five months old are very likely to be calcium deficient, which makes parents worry about how to judge whether their children are calcium deficient. So, what are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in a five-month-old baby?

1. It is often manifested as excessive sweating. Even if the temperature is not high, you will sweat, especially sweating on the head after falling asleep, accompanied by crying and screaming at night. Sweating is more obvious after crying. Some children's heads constantly rub against the pillow, and after a long time, a bald circle can be seen behind the skull. When the body lacks calcium, it can cause a series of neurological and psychiatric symptoms, such as nocturnal sweating, which are related to the disorder of autonomic nervous system regulation. First of all, you should consider that the mental state is caused by calcium deficiency in the body and you should supplement calcium as soon as possible.

2. Anorexia and picky eating. Calcium controls the ability of various nutrients to penetrate cell membranes and therefore 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, mental retardation, decreased immune function, etc.

3. Prone to eczema. It is more common in infants under 2 years old. Some may develop into acute or chronic eczema or atopic dermatitis in childhood or adulthood. Infant eczema often occurs on the top of the head, forehead, 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 area, 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.

4. Late or uneven tooth eruption. Some children still have no teeth at the age of 1 and a half. The closure of the anterior fontanelle is delayed and often does not close after 1 and a half years old. In addition, children lack calcium during the process of tooth development, resulting in uneven teeth or misalignment of the upper and lower teeth, crooked bites, loose teeth, easy breakage, and premature tooth loss. Damaged teeth cannot be repaired.

5. The forehead is high and protruding, forming a square head.

6. Beaded ribs are often caused by lack of vitamin D and hyperplasia of costal cartilage. The cartilage of each rib is connected like beads, which often presses on the lungs, making it difficult for children to ventilate and prone to tracheitis and pneumonia.

There are various manifestations of calcium deficiency. Parents should learn to judge whether their children are calcium deficient based on the manifestations so that they can provide their children with calcium-rich foods, such as fish, shrimp skin, etc. At the same time, they should eat more foods rich in vitamin D and animal liver to promote calcium absorption. Generally speaking, children with mild calcium deficiency can improve their calcium deficiency symptoms after dietary supplements. If the symptoms are severe, vitamin D and calcium supplements can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

As can be seen from the above, there are many manifestations of calcium deficiency in a five-month-old baby. However, there are actually many reasons for calcium deficiency. Even if you can see that your child has symptoms of calcium deficiency, you should not give your child calcium supplements at will, because it may be due to a lack of other elements that causes the child to be unable to absorb calcium normally. It is best to go to the hospital for a check-up.