Patient's question:
The baby has been sleeping at night with head shaking since birth until now, 6 months old. They only fall asleep when held in the arms. What could be the reason? Taking fish oil and calcium gluconate has not improved the condition.Doctor's answer:
From the clinical diagnostic information you have described, it is likely that your child has a higher chance of calcium deficiency. The constant shaking of the head at night and excessive sweating with pain in the head are early symptoms of vitamin D deficiency rickets caused by calcium deficiency. The lack of improvement after taking cod liver oil and gluconate calcium suggests an insufficient dosage. It is recommended to follow the specific guidance of a local pediatrician to focus on digesting vitamin AD (concentrated cod liver oil drops) to enhance the absorption of calcium supplements, digesting calcium supplements (such as oral liquid gluconate calcium), and getting enough sunlight to promote the production of endogenous vitamin D3, which will improve quickly.