Patient's question:
The baby is over a month old. I don't know why it always cries. It's not hungry, hasn't had a bowel movement, and doesn't have a cold.Past treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered.
Help desired: What could be causing the baby to cry so often? Is there something uncomfortable, or is it sick?
Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons why a child might cry. It could be because they are hungry, have wet their diaper, had a bowel movement, or are experiencing stomach discomfort. I suggest you first check if it falls into any of the first few categories. If it's stomach discomfort, I recommend using lactase, digestive enzymes, or oral peptic enzyme solution to aid digestion. It could also be due to calcium deficiency. In that case, you should give your child appropriate calcium and vitamin D supplements and let them get more sun exposure to enhance calcium absorption.