However, many signs of calcium deficiency are often easily confused with normal physiological manifestations, causing delays in detection.
According to pediatric nutrition experts at Children's Hospital 2, parents should pay attention to some of the following signs:
Slow walking, weak leg bones
Children may not stand firmly, walk later than their peers, or have arched legs.
Not sleeping deeply
Children are often fussy, often startled, startled, or wake up in the middle of the night.
Hidden sweat
Sweating profusely in the head, forehead and nape of the neck even when the weather is not hot may be a noteworthy sign.
Hand and foot pain, cramps
Calcium deficiency can affect muscle contraction activity, making children prone to muscle fatigue, leg pain at night or rapid fatigue when exercising.
Slow teething
Children with calcium deficiency may have late teething, weak teeth, or more prone to decay than normal.
Hair loss in the neckline area
Some children experience hair loss in the shape of a towel in the back of their head.
Late closing fontanelle
If after 18 months of age the fontanelle is still wide, parents should take the child for a check-up because it may be related to prolonged calcium deficiency.
Or hiccups, milk choking
Calcium deficiency can affect the functioning of the nervous system and muscles, increasing the risk of mild gastrointestinal or laryngeal spasms.
Little attention to the surrounding environment
Some children show signs of slow reaction, little interaction or reduced concentration.
Doctors warn that prolonged calcium deficiency can increase the risk of rickets, physical delays and affect the completion of the skeletal system. However, calcium supplementation needs to be done as prescribed because excess calcium can also have adverse effects on health.
When parents notice abnormal signs in their children, they should take them to a medical facility for examination, assessment and appropriate nutritional advice. At the same time, it is necessary to build a balanced diet, rich in calcium and vitamin D to support the comprehensive development of children.
