What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in neonates?
Calcium deficiency, or hypocalcemia, in neonates can present with a variety of symptoms. These may include jitteriness, irritability, muscle twitching, tremors, and seizures. Neonates may also exhibit poor feeding, lethargy, and episodes of apnea. In severe cases, hypocalcemia can lead to cardiac complications such as prolonged QT interval and heart failure.