Patient's question:
Baby girl, eight and a half months old. I've noticed that in recent months, the child occasionally experiences shivering or urinating tremors, where her hands are clenched tightly, her eyes are wide open, and her chin is pressed against her neck, as if she's straining. This lasts for about one or two seconds. She's fine when playing by herself, but the chances of this happening again increase when she's picked up or in a crowded environment. It happens about three or four times a day. What could be the reason for this? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby's condition is considered normal emotional expression, nothing serious. It is also best to observe whether there are any tics, as it cannot be ruled out that the symptoms of elevated neuromuscular excitability caused by insufficient vitamin D may manifest as calcium deficiency. You can take some vitamin D and appropriately digest calcium supplements. It is recommended to provide the baby with appropriate complementary foods, eat more calcium-rich foods, digest 400 units of vitamin D daily, take the baby out to sunbathe more often, and have regular health check-ups.