Low bone density in infants may indicate a calcium deficiency, but it needs to be combined with laboratory tests to determine if the infant is deficient in calcium and then targeted treatment.
Bone density is the extent to which calcium is deposited inside the bones, and infants generally have low bone density. Due to the rapid growth of the pediatric population, the calcium stored in the body is mainly used to promote bone growth.
If calcium deficiency may affect the growth of bones, generally speaking, calcium deficiency can lead to low bone density in babies, but the specific should be combined with alkaline phosphatase, serum vitamin D3, blood calcium levels and other related tests, a comprehensive determination.
If you consider that your baby is deficient in calcium, usually give your baby more food rich in high quality protein, such as soy products, dairy products. Take your baby to the sun more often, which is conducive to the absorption of calcium. Follow the doctor’s advice to supplement vitamin D for treatment.
There are many reasons for the low bone density of children, please take your baby to the regular hospital in time, and choose the appropriate treatment under the guidance of the doctor.