Patient's question:
Could you please tell me why the child suddenly cried at 12:30 AM while sleeping last night? I couldn't wake him up and when I came down in the morning, he didn't even know he had been crying. When I called him, he just tossed and turned and wouldn't wake up.Doctor's answer:
A 6-year-old child is experiencing nighttime crying again. First, consider whether something happened during the day that triggered the child's distress, leading to nightmares and subsequent crying at night. Second, consider a deficiency in trace elements, particularly calcium or zinc, which can cause nighttime awakenings. It is recommended to have the child checked for trace elements at the hospital and, based on the results, supplement with calcium or zinc. Additionally, include more calcium-rich foods in the diet, such as milk, shrimp, and tofu.