(P71.0) Cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborn

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114 647 in individuals diagnosis cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborn confirmed

Diagnosis cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborn is diagnosed Men are 20.44% more likely than Women

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Risk Group for the Disease cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborn - Men and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1

Disease Features cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborn

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborn - what does this mean

Cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborns is caused by an inadequate transfer of calcium from the mother's blood to the fetus during the last trimester of pregnancy, resulting in low calcium levels in the newborn's blood. this can be further exacerbated by the baby's inability to absorb calcium from cow's milk, resulting in hypocalcaemia.

What happens during the disease - cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborn

Cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborn is caused by an inadequate intake of calcium due to the low levels of calcium in cow’s milk compared to human milk. this leads to a decrease in the levels of calcium in the serum of the newborn, resulting in hypocalcaemia. the symptoms of this disease can include lethargy, weak muscle tone, poor feeding, irritability, and seizures. treatment typically consists of supplementing the infant’s diet with calcium and phosphorus, as well as providing additional calcium through the mother’s milk or formula.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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10 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborn - Prevention

Cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborns can be prevented by ensuring that newborns are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life, avoiding the consumption of cow milk or cow milk-based formula during this period, and providing adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin d in the diet.