Patient's question:
The baby is only six and a half months old, and she is eating a mix of breast milk and formula. However, recently the baby has been waking up at night, with the longest sleep duration being about three hours. She falls asleep right after drinking, but wakes up again within less than an hour.Hello doctor, is it necessary for my baby to go to the hospital to test for trace elements?
Previous treatment history and effectiveness: fever, eczema.
What assistance is needed: Should my baby be tested for trace elements at the hospital?
Doctor's answer:
It might be due to a lack of trace elements. Low blood calcium can lead to increased excitability of the brain and vegetative nervous system, causing the baby to sleep poorly at night. The baby needs to digest calcium and vitamin D. If there is a calcium deficiency, the baby's soft spots may not close properly; if there is a zinc deficiency, the corners of the mouth may develop sores. It is recommended to go to the hospital to test for trace elements.Suggestions: A dietary plan for the baby to digest and absorb trace elements:
1. Purchase an egg yolk-based snack rich in iron, calcium, and phosphorus: Crush the egg yolk and mix it with milk to form a paste or porridge. Feed it directly.
2. Leafy vegetable puree (juice) containing potassium, magnesium, and iron: Vegetables such as celery, nori, spinach, and chrysanthemum greens.