Patient's question:
Patient Age: One-year-old baby, one year old. Sometimes cries at night, and eyes are half open while sleeping, not sleeping soundly. What help is desired in recent period: Is this condition caused by calcium deficiency (he is growing relatively large)? If so, what kind of calcium supplement is good?Doctor's answer:
You are absolutely right. This condition is caused by a lack of calcium—more precisely, by the inability to properly metabolize calcium. Especially in winter, when babies get less sunlight, this condition is more likely to recur. Of course, rapid growth can also lead to this phenomenon, as the body cannot keep up with the demand for calcium.To improve calcium metabolism, it is essential to first administer a dose of vitamin D3 (also known as calcitriol), and then give the baby pediatric gluconate calcium oral solution. Generally, it will take about three days to significantly improve the baby’s deep sleep.