Patient's question:
Pediatrician, my child is 4 months old and has poor sleep, always crying. What could be the reason? It has been like this since birth. Sleeps about 10 hours a day, and when awake, it cries asking for something. Is there any method?Doctor's answer:
I will explain your question. Based on the situation you described, "4 my child is 4 months old and has poor sleep and always cries," this condition is likely due to the baby lacking calcium in their body. A lack of calcium can increase nighttime nervous excitability, which is why the baby cries incessantly. At this age, the baby is growing and developing rapidly, and their body requires a high supply of calcium. Even with a nutritious diet, they may not be able to absorb it properly. It is recommended to take oral calcium gluconate solution and, if possible, increase outdoor sunlight exposure to enhance the production of vitamin D, which is beneficial for calcium absorption.