Feb 26, 2024, 04:13 PM IST
Poor oral health: When the body is deficient in calcium, the teeth become more prone to decay and gum disease.
Abnormal heart rhythm: A severe deficiency can cause ventricular arrhythmias, which can be life-threatening.
Fatigue: One of the most common early symptoms of calcium deficiency is fatigue.
Muscle pain and spasms: The deficiency can lead to muscle pain, stiffness, and spasms.
Numbness and tingling: Deficiency can affect nerve function and cause numbness and tingling in the fingers, hands, feet, and toes.
Seizures: Calcium deficiency can trigger seizures.
Neurological and psychological symptoms: It can cause issues such as confusion, memory problems, irritability or restlessness, depression and hallucinations.
It can cause dry and scaly skin, brittle nails, and thinner hair.
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