Neonatal Hypocalcemia
Low calcium level in babies, or neonatal hypocalcemia, occurs when the concentration of calcium in the newborn's blood is lower than expected. Calcium is essential for the functioning of the muscles, the nerves, and the heart.
Signs to watch for: irritability, tremors or jerking, weak sucking, excessive drowsiness or, in more marked cases, involuntary movements.
Why it is watched: the first days of life are a stage of adaptation, and detecting this imbalance in time allows for adequate follow-up.
Which specialist treats it? The neonatologist and the pediatrician are the ones who assess the baby and provide follow-up, relying on laboratory tests when necessary. If you notice tremors, irritability, or difficulty feeding in your baby, discussing it soon with their doctor allows treating them with due timeliness.
Data on 41 doctors who treat neonatal hypocalcemia
Specialties that treat neonatal hypocalcemia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in neonatal hypocalcemia
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Frequently asked questions
What is neonatal hypocalcemia?
Low calcium level in babies, or neonatal hypocalcemia, occurs when the concentration of calcium in the newborn's blood is lower than expected. Calcium is essential for the functioning of the muscles, the nerves, and the heart.
Which doctor treats neonatal hypocalcemia?
Neonatal Hypocalcemia is usually treated by specialists in anatomical pathologist, general practitioner, pediatric nephrologist, neonatologist, pediatrician, pediatric dentist, neonatologist.