Patient's question:
When my son was born, he was delivered via cesarean section. After his birth, he was always very good—never crying or fussing. He would drink his milk and then fall back asleep. However, since he was no longer in the postpartum period, his temperament became much more irritable. Especially at night, it took a long time to get him to sleep. I had to hold him, sway him, and sing to him until he finally dozed off. Even after falling asleep, he would still cry and fuss for a while. The same thing happened during the night. What could be causing my son to cry and fuss so much when sleeping at night?Doctor's answer:
There are many possible reasons for children crying at night. It could be due to calcium deficiency, so it is recommended to give the child fish oil regularly to enhance calcium absorption. Additionally, it is important to let the child get more sunlight. Another possibility is that the child is too excited during the day, which may cause them to cry at night. It is advised not to overstimulate the child before bedtime. If the crying does not improve, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly.