Neonatal Hypocalcemia
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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 176 doctors who treat neonatal hypocalcemia
Which specialist treats neonatal hypocalcemia?
Low calcium levels in babies are mainly treated by a general practitioner for initial evaluation, with a pediatrician or neonatologist providing specialized follow-up. If your baby has tremors, irritability, or seizures, see a pediatrician or neonatologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in neonatal hypocalcemia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
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?
Low calcium levels in babies are mainly treated by a general practitioner for initial evaluation, with a pediatrician or neonatologist providing specialized follow-up. If your baby has tremors, irritability, or seizures, see a pediatrician or neonatologist.