During the growth process of a baby's body, the demand for calcium is constantly increasing. If a baby experiences calcium deficiency, it will not only affect their intellectual development and nervous system, but also have an impact on their bones. Therefore, mothers need to promptly detect whether their baby is suffering from calcium deficiency. So, does a baby with calcium deficiency have symptoms of shaking their head?
Actually, most of the time when babies shake their heads, it has little to do with calcium deficiency. If a baby lacks calcium in their body, the following symptoms may occur:
Waking up at night for no reason, crying incessantly in the middle of the night, and having difficulty falling asleep after waking up crying;
Poor mental condition, or prone to inexplicable anger and irritability, disinterest in the surrounding environment, and less lively than before;
The body sweats a lot, even if the weather is not very hot, it is easy to sweat; Especially after falling asleep, sweating on the head causes the head to constantly rub against the pillow, and over time, bald spots can be seen on the pillow;
Slow tooth growth, uneven teeth, misaligned upper and lower teeth, misaligned bite, loose teeth, easy breakage and premature loss;
Delayed closure of the skull, often remaining unclosed after 1 and a half years of age;
The forehead protrudes high, forming a square skull. Or there may be bead ribs, where the cartilage of each rib grows and connects in a bead like pattern. Under normal pressure, the lungs are forced, causing poor ventilation in babies and making them prone to bronchitis and pneumonia;
Anorexia and picky eating are also related to calcium deficiency. Insufficient intake of calcium in the human body can easily lead to loss of appetite, intellectual disability, and decreased immune function;
Osteomalacia, when standing, causes the lower limbs to bend due to body weight, resulting in "X" and "O" - shaped legs, which are prone to fractures;
Eczema recurs, often on the top of the head, face, and behind the ears, accompanied by the baby's crying and restlessness, as well as excessive sweating behind the pillow and back;
When calcium deficiency is severe, muscle and tendon relaxation can occur, and relaxation of abdominal and intestinal muscles can cause gas accumulation in the intestinal lumen, leading to abdominal enlargement, resembling a frog's abdomen; Muscle relaxation in the spine can lead to hunchback.
