Patient's question:
My child is 50 days old. Recently, he doesn't like to sleep and suddenly starts crying loudly. He is formula-fed, and sometimes he cries loudly, then cries softly, getting worse and worse. But when I pick him up, he stops crying. As soon as I put him down, he starts crying again, and he must be held to sleep. I touched his stomach, but it wasn't hard, and there was no bowel movement. His urine is normal, and he is well-warmed at night, not feeling cold.Treatment history and effectiveness: None.
Doctor's answer:
A 50-day-old baby has recently been reluctant to take naps and cries suddenly when trying to sleep. It is suspected that the lack of sleep is due to calcium deficiency, which also causes frequent waking and night sweats. Generally, after one month, fish liver oil can be provided to prevent calcium deficiency. It is recommended to conduct a blood calcium test to confirm if there is a calcium deficiency. If there is a deficiency, timely calcium supplementation treatment is necessary, along with oral vitamin D supplementation and increased sun exposure to enhance calcium absorption. If the symptoms are indeed caused by calcium deficiency, they should disappear after proper calcium supplementation.