Hypocalcemia - infants
Alternative Names
Calcium level - low - infantsSymptoms
There are frequently no symptoms in babies with hypocalcemia. Sometimes, babies with low calcium levels are jittery, and rarely have seizures.
Exams and Tests
There are often no signs. Diagnosis is usually made when a blood test shows that the infant's calcium levels are low.
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