P71: Transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism
P71.0: Cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborn
Calcium for instance is important for bone stability. Furthermore, we need calcium, among other things, for our muscles and nerves.
If the child is fed with cow's milk, the calcium level in its blood may be too low. Cow's milk contains a lot of phosphate. Phosphate and calcium affect one another. The calcium level decreases when there is a lot of phosphate.
When the calcium level in a baby's blood is too low, there may be different indications. It may have breathing problems, for example. The child may also tremble or get muscle cramps. Its heartbeat may also be quicker than usual. There may also be no external indications at all, however.
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