Some children may experience calcium deficiency in their daily lives due to insufficient milk intake or the wrong choice of formula. At this point, parents need to pay attention in a timely manner and provide targeted calcium supplementation for their children to avoid severe calcium deficiency. So, what are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in children?
Firstly, if a child suffers from calcium deficiency, but the severity is not severe, they may experience restless sleep, waking up easily, crying, restlessness, sweating easily, and may also show symptoms of occipital baldness. At this time, parents should pay attention and take their children for testing to see if they have calcium deficiency and provide targeted supplements.
Secondly, if the degree of calcium deficiency in children is severe, they may often experience diarrhea, colds, cramps, and other conditions. Some children may also experience delayed development, with delayed tooth growth and learning to walk. Their legs may also develop abnormally, such as O-shaped or X-shaped legs. Even some children may develop rickets.
In addition, children are also prone to cramps when they experience calcium deficiency. My mental state is also not very good, I may always feel tired and prone to fatigue. Therefore, if children lack calcium, the impact on the body is still significant. Parents should pay attention to feeding their children more calcium rich foods in their daily lives. If children have severe calcium deficiency, it may be necessary to directly supplement calcium supplements to increase calcium content.