Understanding Calcium Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Calcium Deficiency FAQ
Does a deficiency in calcium have symptoms?
A deficiency in calcium may not have symptoms. Osteoporosis, for example, can be sneaky. You may not know you have it until you break a bone .⁷ Similarly, the most severe form of a deficiency in calcium, hypocalcemia, may be symptomless.² See your doctor if you experience these symptoms.
Are You at risk for calcium deficiency disease?
You may be at risk for calcium deficiency disease if your calcium level is below 8.8 mg/dL. Children and teens typically have higher blood calcium levels than adults. Neonatal hypocalcemia occurs in infants soon after birth. Most cases of neonatal hypocalcemia occur within the first two days after birth.
Can calcium deficiency cause fatigue?
Low levels of calcium can cause extreme fatigue, which involves a lack of energy and an overall feeling of sluggishness. It can also lead to insomnia. Fatigue associated with a calcium deficiency can also involve lightheadedness, dizziness, and brain fog — characterized by a lack of focus, forgetfulness, and confusion.
Calcium Deficiency References
If you want to know more about Calcium Deficiency, consider exploring links below:
What Is Calcium Deficiency
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/calcium/
- https://www.healthline.com/health/calcium-deficiency-disease
- https://health.clevelandclinic.org/are-there-any-telltale-signs-that-youre-not-getting-enough-calcium
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321865
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23143-hypocalcemia
- https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/home/hormonal-and-metabolic-disorders/electrolyte-balance/hypocalcemia-low-level-of-calcium-in-the-blood
- https://www.health.com/condition/osteoarthritis/deficiency-of-calcium
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/hypocalcemia-overview-4774539
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypocalcemia
- https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-hypocalcemia
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