Patient's question:
Medical Description: Newborn, female, 38 days old. She doesn't sleep much during the day and only falls asleep for a short while when held. On average, she sleeps around 12 hours throughout the day. Breastfeeding, bowel movements, and weight gain are all normal. This has been going on for two weeks. At night, her sleep is relatively normal—she doesn't cry or fuss and wakes up twice for feeding. Is it related to not using diapers during the day and instead using disposable pants to handle urine and feces?History of Treatment and Effect: Started taking Ecosin three days ago.
Help Needed: Is it necessary to go to the hospital for a check-up?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, infants and young children are generally in a sleep state except for feeding and urination. If the child does not sleep, it is recommended to observe whether the child is well-fed, appropriately dressed, and whether there are symptoms such as abdominal discomfort caused by poor digestion. At the same time, observe whether the child may be calcium-deficient, among other factors, as these can all cause poor sleep in children. It is suggested that you observe the child yourself to provide targeted treatment. It is also recommended to pay attention to whether the child has any other abnormal discomforts during daily care and seek medical attention promptly upon discovering any abnormalities.