Baby cramps causes and consequences

Under spazmofilia understand the tendency to seizures. This disease happens in children of early age, mostly up to 2 years. Lead to her disorders of mineral metabolism and pathology of the neonatal period. The characteristic feature of the spazmofilii is irritability and convulsions. This disease is closely associated with rickets. It is believed that full-term children is not inherent in spasmophilia complications of rickets are often expressed convulsions. In the blood decreases the amount of calcium that affects an increase in the excitability of the nervous system. Kids who were breastfed, does not suffer spasmophilia. Statistics says that this disease occurs in 4% of children.





Forms spazmofilii
There are 2 forms of the disease – clear and hidden. When explicitly observed laryngospasm, that is the narrowing of the glottis. If there is deep breath, strong cry or laugh, then head throws. This symptom is called cock throwing. To attack a characteristic spasm of the limbs, mainly hands and feet. Possible spasm of the respiratory muscles, resulting in a short time, asphyxiation occurs. Dangerous spasm of the heart muscle, which can quickly occur death. There are loss of consciousness. When a hidden form spazmofilii spasms and cramps do not occur spontaneously. Increased muscular excitability identify special studies that are carried out for suspected disease.
Treatment spazmofilii
Anti-convulsants
Introduction of large doses of calcium
Restriction of cow's milk
Treatment of rickets



When laryngospasm helps stimulation of the nasal mucosa, skin, and body. You can blow into the nose of the child, tickle him. Effectively sprinkling the face with cold water, lightly shake, change of body position. Thus, in the brain it switches the source of excitation. With timely treatment to the doctor, the disease is treatable.

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