Patient's question:
My baby is already 1 year and 6 months old. Since birth, he has always been fussy and cried a lot. Every night before sleep, he must cry and fuss for dozens of minutes, tossing and turning and unable to fall asleep. Even after falling asleep, he easily wakes up, then starts crying again. Each time, it lasts more than half an hour, sometimes even up to 2 hours until he exhausts himself. Moreover, he doesn’t let anyone comfort him. During the day, things are better as long as he isn’t stubborn, and he behaves like other children. However, his height is much lower than that of children his age, and his weight is also lighter. When taken to the hospital, no conclusions were reached. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Hello; For babies in this age group, vitamin D deficiency leading to low calcium and high excitability are common considerations. The child may exhibit crying, sleep disturbances, and excessive sweating, among other symptoms. Full-term newborns can be given preventive vitamin D supplements such as cod liver oil starting from day 15 after birth to prevent calcium deficiency. It is normal for infants in the postpartum period to exhibit these symptoms, and parents should pay attention to whether the child has bloating. Monitor if the child is eating enough. If bloating occurs, you can give the child Mimi Ai.