Symptoms of hypovitaminosis in a child
A lack of vitamins can lead to serious consequences, so it is important to know the symptoms of hypovitaminosis in a child. This condition is not difficult to be treated, unlike vitamin deficiency. The main thing is to notice abnormalities in the body in time and consult a doctor. Most often, a child’s hypovitaminosis has different symptoms. Symptoms vary depending on what kind of organic matter the body lacks. Do not forget that each person is individual – some indicators may overlap or indicate problems with internal organs. This is especially true for children whose immune system is weak. It will be correct to consult a specialist in a clinic. He will identify the cause of the problem, select individual treatment specifically for your case.
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Symptoms of a child’s vitamin deficiency according to vitamins
If you observe these symptoms in a child, then this is probably hypovitaminosis. Symptomer.ru highlights the following signs of vitamin deficiency:
Vitamin A.
Manifested by dry skin, its peeling. Especially in the area of the elbow, knee joint joint. There is the formation of deep cracks in the skin: “mosaics”; “goose-flesh”; fragility of the nail plates; skin color may vary. As the disease progresses in children, the skin becomes a tan; clouding, keratinization of the cornea is observed. Single, whitish spots may form in the mouth.
Vitamin B Group:
IN 1.
Small cracks form in the corners of the mouth, covered with yellowish crusts from above; the tongue may increase slightly due to edema. During visual inspection, it can be noted that longitudinal or transverse furrows of various sizes, depths appeared on it; violation of the general condition of the body; decrease in turgor of the skin; conjunctiva changes. It becomes dry, cloudy.
IN 2.
Cracks occur in the outer and inner corner of the eyelid; along the line of closure of the lips, the epithelium is desquamated; deep vertical cracks appear on the lips; language changes. It becomes edematous, mushroom papillae increase. The tip of the tongue becomes scarlet.
AT 6.
The skin becomes glossy. Specific small scales with a yellowish tint are formed in the behind-the-ear folds, folds of the eyelids, nasolabial folds. With its manifestation, it is important to begin treatment as soon as possible; painful cracks appear in the corners of the mouth, covered with crusts. When they are removed, the wound surface bleeds.
AT 12.
The main signs: an increase in the tongue due to edema; characteristic prints of teeth on the lateral surfaces of the tongue; painful cracks in the corners of the mouth, which greatly complicate a person’s life. When talking or smiling, they can “burst”, causing bleeding and pain; A purple rim around the cornea.
Vitamin C.
A rather dangerous condition that can lead to scurvy. With this ailment, collagen production is disrupted – the connective tissue loses its strength. Against this background, various dangerous complications arise. Therefore, at the first signs of vitamin deficiency, treatment should be taken as soon as possible so that further treatment of complications is not carried out. Lips may acquire a blue tint; dandruff appears; the skin becomes dry, begins to peel off; decreased visual acuity; superficial hemorrhages; mucous membranes become pale; gums swell, bleed. General weakness appears, dizziness is possible.
Vitamin D.
More common in children. If it is not started to be treated in a timely manner, then rickets can develop. A decrease in the reactivity of the body may be observed. As a result, the patient will often have inflammatory, infectious ailments. Insomnia; excessive sweating; disruption of the central nervous system; muscle tone is significantly reduced; decreased or complete lack of appetite; the child becomes restless, nervous. Hair may begin to fall out. The stomach is sagging or bulging.
