Patient's question:
Every day, around 5 or 6 in the evening, the baby cries for no reason without any provocation, and nothing seems to comfort him. After this time, he is fine. Is your baby lacking calcium? I currently give him one vitamin AD tablet every day. Do I need to supplement with calcium as well? What kind of calcium should I use? The child is too young—how should I give it to him?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is still considered to be a calcium deficiency. Since children grow rapidly and engage in little outdoor activity or sun exposure, it often leads to insufficient calcium absorption, resulting in various manifestations of calcium deficiency. Common symptoms include excessive sweating unrelated to temperature, especially head sweating after falling asleep, causing the child to constantly rub their head against the pillow. Over time, a bald spot may appear at the back of the head. Night terrors, such as sudden awakenings during the night with persistent crying, are also common.It is recommended to administer calcium supplements and vitamin AD drops simultaneously. Encourage more outdoor sun exposure and a balanced diet. Additionally, you can add calcium carbonate granules, which can be dissolved in water and fed to the child using a bottle.