What are the symptoms of Calcium Deficiency?

Calcium levels may drop because of certain Genetic Disorders. Lack of Calcium may not manifest any short-term symptoms since body keeps up calcium levels by taking it specifically from the bones. If for a long duration of time body suffers low calcium levels, it may lead to calcium deficiency related ailments which have to be treated.

Symptoms

• Bone fracture
• Osteoporosis
• Tetany - leading to carpopedal spasm.
• Weak and brittle nails
• Mental confusion or hallucination
• Muscle spasms and cramps
• Seizures , tremors , depression
• Bradycardia , prolonged QT interval
• Paresthesia , especially in fingers
• Slower hair growth and
• Thin skin

Treatment

Diet − Consume foods rich in calcium like milk, yogurt, sesame seeds, green leafy vegetables and so on.

Drugs − Intake of calcium supplements like calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate and calcium citrate