Zinc deficiency may have symptoms such as loss of appetite, thinning and yellowing of hair, and growth retardation, which can be detected through blood tests.
1. Symptoms of zinc deficiency
(1) Loss of appetite: When there is a zinc deficiency in the body, the digestive function may be affected, and there may be a loss of appetite.
(2) Thinning and yellowing of hair: Hair growth and zinc are very closely related. A lack of zinc in the body will affect the normal growth of hair, resulting in abnormalities such as thinning and yellowing of hair.
(3) Delayed growth and development: Zinc deficiency is usually found in children. Children with zinc deficiency will have slower growth and development than their peers, and their height and weight will be significantly lower and lighter.
2. Detection of zinc deficiency
Currently, zinc deficiency is mainly detected through blood tests, which can measure the concentration of zinc in the blood and indicate the problem.
Zinc deficiency may seriously affect children’s growth and development. Once symptoms of zinc deficiency are detected, it is necessary to consult a doctor in time for examination, and zinc gluconate and other medications can be taken under the guidance of the doctor.