Symptoms and Manifestations of Calcium Deficiency in Women
Disease description:
We are currently in the middle-aged stage, during which the rate of calcium loss is relatively fast, making calcium deficiency more likely. What are the symptoms and manifestations of calcium deficiency in women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Calcium deficiency in women can lead to various symptoms and manifestations, primarily including the following aspects:
1. Skeletal abnormalities: such as osteoporosis, increased bone fragility, bone pain, susceptibility to fractures, and even prominent issues like lumbar and cervical disc problems. Symptoms may also include reduced height, kyphosis (hunchback), bowlegs (O-shaped legs), or knock-knees (X-shaped legs).
2. Muscle and nerve symptoms: calcium deficiency may cause hand and foot cramps, limb spasms, fatigue, weakness, restlessness, drowsiness, hallucinations, headaches, and changes in heart rate and rhythm.
3. Dental fragility: calcium is an essential component of teeth. Calcium deficiency may lead to fragile teeth, increased risk of dental caries (cavities), or tooth loss.
4. Joint pain: calcium deficiency may cause degeneration of joint cartilage, increase the risk of arthritis, and lead to joint pain and stiffness.
5. Dry skin: calcium also plays a role in maintaining skin health. Calcium deficiency may cause dry, less elastic skin.
6. Brittle nails: calcium deficiency may result in thinning nails that break easily.
