Patient's question:
Is a five-month-old baby waking up four or five times at night always due to calcium deficiency? Previously, when she was older, she would wake up only once or twice a night while sleeping, but recently for the past month, she has been waking up four or five times at night and sleeping very restlessly. Starting from the time she was a month old, I have been giving my daughter vitamin AD, one drop daily.Doctor's answer:
A five-month-old child experiencing sleep disturbances should first be considered as potentially caused by calcium deficiency. Because a decrease in blood calcium levels in babies can lead to increased excitability of the brain and the autonomic nervous system, causing them to have difficulty sleeping at night. You have already given the child oral VAD, and it is recommended to also give the child oral calcium supplements (it is suggested to choose liquid calcium, which is beneficial for the child's intestinal absorption). I do not know if the child has started complementary feeding. If they have, it is recommended to increase the intake of calcium-rich foods such as milk, kelp, shrimp skins, soy products, and animal bones.