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Yes. Our newborn was hospitalized for a week due to a calcium deficiency. She was having seizures.
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deficiency disease caused by calcium?
Calcium deficiency can lead to a number of diseases and disorders, including osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, hypocalcemia, and dental caries. In children, calcium deficiency can cause stunted growth, soft bones, and weakened teeth. In adults, calcium deficiency can cause bone and muscle weakness, nerve problems, and fatigue.
Can calcium deficiency cause numbness in the feet?
can a neck problem cause numbess in feet
Can calcium deficiency cause white patches on neck?
Yes, this white spots on face can be easily removed by taking calcium tablets..............as it is mainly cause by deficiency of calcium in body..........i have done this method and it is really effective and tablets are also easily available.......
Does a calcium and vitamin D deficiency in early childhood cause Talipes?
No, talipes is a congenital deformity, it is not caused by nutritional deficiency.
What systemic deficiencies cause teeth to break?
Calcium is necessary for maintaining the strength of teeth and bones, so a deficiency in calcium would be a primary cause of breakage of either. Vitamin D is also needed for absorption of calcium.
What are the signs when you are suffering from calcium deficiency?
There are many problems that can occur if your body does not get enough calcium. Some of the first signs are muscle cramping, muscle irritation, and eye twitching. You may also get muscle headaches, jaw pain, and TMJ headaches. With long term calcium deficiency, your bones can become brittle and break easily. You can develop periodontal disease and tooth loss. Some other signs of calcium deficiency include: coarse hair, brittle nails, dry and scaly skin, yeast infections, convulsions, cataracts, unexplained dementia, depression, or psychosis.
What are some reasons for taking a calcium supplement?
There are many reasons that an individual can take calcium supplements. The reason may be to avoid a calcium deficiency, as that may cause a lot of health problems.
What can cause a new born calf knees to buckle when he walks?
Possibly rickets, a disorder as a result of calcium deficiency.
Is calcium deficiency a learning disability?
Calcium deficiency is NOT a learning disability. It's just a lack of calcium in the body, it's not a learning disability however some people with calcium deficiency may also have learning disabilities. -x- K -x-
Does mild lack of calcium cause shortness of height or stunted growth in teenagers?
height and growth of teenagers depends upon growth hormone and genetically.Whether calcium deficiency cause weakening of bone.There are two types of calcium deficiency:Dietary calcium deficiency is a condition in which there is an inadequate calcium intake, which can lead to depleted calcium stores in the bones, thinning and weakening of the bones, and osteoporosis.Hypocalcemia is a low level of calcium in the blood. It can occur from taking medications, such as diuretics; medical treatments; or disease processes, such as renal failure or hypoparathyroidism.
What is caused by a deficiency in calcium?
Osteoporosis
What types of nutritional problems can Crohn's Disease cause?
1.) Malnutrition (lack of nutritional needs) 2.) Anemia (lack of iron) 3.) Vitamin deficiency 4.) Calcium deficiency
