symptoms of zinc deficiency children elisa song
Zinc levels will decrease substantially in: leukemia, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, sickle cell anemia, Infection, pernicious anemia and malnutrition Common symptoms of zinc deficiency that must be noted include: In children: growth retardation and skeletal abnormalities are typical symptoms in which zinc deficiency should be considered In adults: reduced sense of taste and smell, loss of appetite, development of abnormal skin lesions and excessive hair loss