Patient's question:
Patient: 2-year-old male, has always been restless and crying at night since childhood. Sometimes it seems like he's having nightmares or talking in his sleep. He often repeats things he did during the day in his dreams at night. Typically, he starts to be restless around 1 a.m.Doctor's answer:
The child may be deficient in zinc and calcium. It is recommended to have a blood test for trace elements to check. If zinc deficiency is confirmed, taking gluconate zinc or glycyrrhiza zinc supplements can help. For calcium deficiency, taking children's Didac or fish oil combined with acetic acid calcium supplements is advisable. Children's health issues have always been a concern for parents. When treating this condition, it is best to consider general treatment methods. Only by using the correct approach can parents help children recover from the illness quickly, ensuring it does not affect their growth and development. Therefore, it is crucial for parents to seek prompt medical treatment for their children as soon as a health issue arises.