What should I do if my baby has protruding skulls on both sides of his ears?

We all know that after suffering from a disease, there will basically be some obvious symptoms. Therefore, in daily life, we can judge what kind of disease we have based on these symptoms. The above methods are not only suitable for adults, but also for babies. For example, some babies have protruding skulls on both sides of their ears, which is often clinically referred to as a manifestation of calcium deficiency. What should be done about this?

The best time to supplement calcium

Calcium is one of the important minerals required for the growth of various human functions, especially for babies. Babies grow and develop quickly, and calcium plays a more important role. If the baby is calcium deficient, it will affect the baby's physical development, and in severe cases it will cause rickets, bow legs, etc. So when is the best time for babies to supplement calcium? Mainly from these two aspects:

1. According to the baby's growth and development, the best time to supplement calcium for babies is when the baby shows early symptoms of calcium deficiency, such as night sweats, night terrors, night crying, pillow rubbing, pillow baldness, etc., or when the baby has signs of developmental delay, such as the baby cannot lift his head after 2 months, cannot turn over after 4 months, cannot sit steadily at half a year old, cannot crawl at 7 or 8 months, cannot stand or walk when he is almost one year old, etc. These symptoms indicate that the baby is calcium deficient, and this is the best time to supplement calcium.

2. According to the season, the best time for babies to supplement calcium is in summer. The temperature is high in summer, and babies can get more sun exposure outdoors. Ultraviolet rays shining on exposed skin can synthesize vitamin D in the body and promote calcium absorption. Therefore, calcium supplementation in summer will achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Symptoms of excessive calcium supplementation in infants

How do parents know if their baby has enough calcium in his body or even too much? The signs of excessive calcium supplementation in babies are obvious, and parents can discover them by carefully observing their baby's daily condition. What are the specific symptoms of excessive calcium supplementation in babies?

1. Excessive calcium supplementation can easily cause edema, sweating, anorexia, nausea, constipation, and indigestion in babies. Because too much calcium in the intestines will inhibit the absorption of divalent ions such as iron and zinc, causing secondary zinc and iron deficiency, which will lead to the above symptoms in the baby, and ultimately lead to slow growth and development and decreased immunity of the baby.

2. A very small number of babies may suffer from "ghost face syndrome" if they take excessive calcium supplements, which is characterized by a big mouth, protruding upper lip, flat nose bridge, upturned nostrils, and eyes far apart. If mothers notice these symptoms in their baby's appearance, they should check whether the amount of calcium they are supplementing is correct.

3. Long-term excessive calcium supplementation can cause hyperuria. Children may have mild low back pain in the early stages, and may even have visible hematuria in severe cases.

4. If the baby's blood calcium concentration is too high, calcium will be deposited around the cornea, which will affect the baby's vision. Mothers will find that the baby's vision begins to become abnormal.