Patient's question:
My baby is nine and a half months old. Every night, she sleeps by scratching her head and ears, tossing and turning for a long time before finally falling asleep. It seems like she's very uncomfortable. Could this be abnormal? She was tested for various elements and found to be deficient in iron. Is there any illness my baby might have?Doctor's answer:
The reasons for poor nighttime sleep in babies are as follows:1. Checking the baby for trace elements,
2. The presence of roundworms in the baby's body, which can lead to symptoms such as night terrors, easy waking, night crying, and teeth grinding.
3. Cold exposure in the baby's abdomen causing severe abdominal and gastrointestinal pain, which can also result in these symptoms.
4. Excessive fright experienced by the baby. In this case, you can give the baby some Amber Bao Long Wan to calm and soothe them.
Generally, calcium deficiency is prone to cause such symptoms. It is important to give the baby calcium supplements and cod liver oil in a timely manner and expose them to sunlight more often. Also, ensure the baby drinks plenty of water.
A stool routine examination can help diagnose whether the baby has roundworms. Pay attention to keeping the baby's abdomen warm, especially at night when they tend to kick the covers. You can consider giving the baby a small belly guard for this purpose.