Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that aid in the blood clotting process, regulating blood calcium levels and bone metabolism.
Juveniles need this important nutrient mainly to produce prothrombin, a protein and clotting factor that aid in the clotting process and bone metabolism.
Certain symptoms have been linked to Vitamin K deficiency as highlighted by Shuvani Sanyal, M.D, an internal medicine expert.
Here are the signs and symptoms of the disease in infants;
1. Bleeding from the area where the umbilical cord has been removed.
This one is not common but some infants bleed at the umbilical cord area which is not normal. Lactating mother needs to know this is a major cause for alarm and it should be given much attention.
The condition is mainly due to the lack of Vitamin K in the infant's body. It could be that the mum is not incorporating the Vitamin K giving foods to his or her diets. It is high time you start feeding your infant foods that contain this spectacular nutrient.
2. Bleeding in the nose, skin and gastrointestinal tract
Have you ever asked yourself why your child is bleeding without any clear reasons? Have you tried seeking medical advice? It is one of the serious conditions that need medical attention.
Bleeding in the nose, skin and gastrointestinal tract is a lucid sign of lack of Vitamin K. Try giving your infant foods enriched with Vitamin K to avoid impending bleeding incidents.
3. Sudden brain bleeds
This can be life-threatening if not treated in a timely fashion. The main cause of this scourge is Vitamin K deficiency.