Patient's question:
The male baby primarily relies on breastfeeding and never drinks formula milk. Recently, he has been crying intensely at night. When I feed him, he insists on keeping the nipple in his mouth and refuses to let go. If I remove it, he cries uncontrollably. My milk supply is also insufficient to meet his needs, so he just cries. He cries loudly with his eyes closed at night and can only sleep when held. The moment I put him down, he starts crying again, making it impossible for him to sleep. How can I solve the baby's nighttime crying? How can I teach him to drink formula milk? How can I address the issue of not sleeping without being held? Can I teach him to sleep independently?Doctor's answer:
From your description, it seems that the child's condition, especially the night crying, is likely caused by a lack of trace elements in the body. In such cases, it is advisable to have a thorough check-up for trace elements. After the child undergoes a detailed examination of trace elements, if the diagnosis confirms a calcium deficiency, treatment with calcium supplements can be administered. This can lead to complete self-healing. I recommend oral treatments such as Zhuanggu Granules and pediatric cod liver oil for this condition, which can yield significant results, promote the child's growth and development, and help achieve stable deep sleep.