Patient's question:
My baby is 43 days old.1. Small pimples have reappeared on the face, with yellowish scales between the eyebrows.
2. Recently, the baby's sleep has been poor—sleeping only when held, waking up when put down, and not sleeping soundly, usually for only half an hour to an hour, and this is also the case at night.
3. When sleeping, even when well-rested, the baby stretches their waist in a painful manner. The baby is still eating and pooping normally. What could be going on? Please explain each point, thank you (my baby doesn’t cry much, just makes soft murmurs).
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My baby is 43 days old.
1. Small pimples have reappeared on the face, with yellowish scales between the eyebrows.
2. Recently, the baby's sleep has been poor—sleeping only when held, waking up when put down, and not sleeping soundly, usually for only half an hour to an hour, and this is also the case at night.
3. When sleeping, even when well-rested, the baby stretches their waist in a painful manner. The baby is still eating and pooping normally. What could be going on? Please explain each point, thank you (my baby doesn’t cry much, just makes soft murmurs).
Doctor's answer:
Full-term babies should start taking 400 units of vitamin D daily from the 15th day after birth to enhance calcium absorption. If they miss taking it on time, it may lead to symptoms of calcium deficiency. Excessive sweating, deep sleep disturbances, frequent waking, and bald spots on the head are typical signs of calcium deficiency. If these symptoms appear, it is important to visit a hospital for a trace element test to determine the extent and severity of the calcium deficiency. If calcium deficiency is confirmed, calcium supplementation treatment is necessary.