Patient's question:
For three consecutive nights, the baby hasn't slept well. First, it was crying in dreams, then it started crying out loud, and it couldn't be consoled. It woke up every half hour or hour. Last night was a bit better. I wonder if it's because of the cold the previous two days when the hospital gave the baby an intravenous drip, which scared it. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
For three consecutive nights, the baby has been sleeping poorly. First, there were nightmares with crying, then loud crying. It's uncontrollable. Every half hour or hour, the baby wakes up. This isn't due to being scared by the IV drip; it's caused by calcium deficiency leading to night terrors, crying, difficulty sleeping, and frequent waking. It's recommended to have a blood calcium test at the hospital to confirm the diagnosis. If the baby is indeed calcium deficient, calcium supplementation should be given. Both parents should also encourage the baby to eat calcium-rich foods, such as tofu and bone broth, to enhance calcium absorption.The above advice is for the question "What is the reason for the baby's recent nightmares?" I hope it helps. Wishing you good health!