Patient's question:
Excessive shock—just after birth, she was hospitalized due to high jaundice levels. Upon admission, she was immediately stripped bare and placed in a blue light box (we thought this was when the excessive shock occurred because she was completely uncovered and seemed very distressed). After 10 days, she was discharged. Upon returning home, even when her eyes were open and she was nursing, if she suddenly saw something eerie or terrifying, her pupils would dilate, and she would immediately let out extremely terrifying screams, followed by crying. I immediately called her name and told her, "Mommy is here, don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid." Within half a minute, her crying stopped. Sometimes, while napping, she would be in a light sleep phase, her eyes would suddenly open, and the same symptoms would occur again. As of today, she has been 54 days old, and this has happened 4 or 5 times already. Normally, she gets startled too, but at most, it’s just her hands standing up—this, we are not too concerned about. It’s the aforementioned sudden screaming and crying that is truly unsettling. Honestly, I’ve been scared by her too.Past treatment and effectiveness: None. Fish oil has already been prescribed.
What kind of assistance is needed: Sudden crying and brain fog—what could be the cause, and what should we do? Is it due to calcium deficiency?
Doctor's answer:
1) The main comprehensive prevention and treatment measures for "childhood excessive fright" are as follows:1. Cultivate the child's observation skills from an early age. Encourage them to observe their surroundings and the changes in things closely. Take the child to parks and zoos frequently, allowing them to experience nature firsthand and enjoy playing with and taming small animals, thereby fostering their interest in observing the natural world they have encountered.
2. Do not scare the child. Many parents use terms like "the old cat" or "the tiger" to scare their children. This frequent verbal abuse can have a negative impact on the child, leading to poor "speculation" and making them timid and fearful. This is extremely harmful to the child's physical and mental development.