What are the effects of vitamin deficiency in children?

The effects of vitamin deficiency in children vary depending on the specific vitamin deficiency, but here are some common vitamin deficiencies that can have an impact:

1. Vitamin A deficiency:

Night blindness is associated with reduced dark adaptation, and children’s vision is significantly reduced in low-light or night-time environments.

Dry eye and keratopathy, the manifestations of dry eyes, conjunctival and corneal tarnish, in severe cases can lead to corneal ulcer, necrosis.

Dry skin with keratosis, dryness, desquamation, roughness, and may be accompanied by itching.

Growth and development disorders, such as limited height growth and poor tooth enamel development.

Decreased immune function, prone to recurrent respiratory and digestive tract infections.

2. Vitamin D deficiency:

Lead to calcium deficiency, affect bone development, may appear rickets, osteomalacia and other skeletal dysplasia problems.

Stunted growth, especially physical development, may result in nanosomia.

Low immune function, prone to repeated infection.

3. Vitamin C deficiency:

Bleeding tendency, such as bleeding gums, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, joints and other places to form hematoma or plaque.

Anemia, due to affect iron absorption and utilization.

Developmental delays, due to loss of appetite, weight gain, malnutrition, etc.

Decreased immunity, prone to repeated respiratory infections, wounds difficult to heal.

4.Vitamin B deficiency (including B1, B2, B6, etc.) :

Vitamin B1 deficiency can lead to malnutrition, loss of appetite, diarrhea and neurological symptoms such as memory loss and difficulty falling asleep.

Vitamin B2 deficiency may lead to inflammation such as keratitis, glossitis, and canthus.

Vitamin B6 deficiency may lead to general convulsions, mental retardation, seborrheic dermatitis, anemia, digestive symptoms, and susceptibility to infection.

In summary, vitamin deficiency in children can have a serious impact on their growth and development, immune function, and overall health. Therefore, parents should ensure that their children eat a balanced diet and get enough vitamins. If you have doubts or find that your child has symptoms of vitamin deficiency, you should seek medical advice in time.