Patient's question:
My child is 50 days old. Recently, he doesn't like to sleep and suddenly starts crying loudly. He is formula-fed, and sometimes he cries loudly, then cries softly, getting more severe with each episode. However, when picked up, he stops crying, but starts again as soon as he is put down—he must be held to sleep. I checked his stomach, and it's not hard, and there is no bowel movement. His urine is normal, and he is well-warmed at night, so he isn't cold.Treatment history and effectiveness: None.
Doctor's answer:
A 50-day-old baby has recently been reluctant to take naps and cries suddenly when trying to sleep. It is suspected that the lack of sleep may be due to calcium deficiency, which also causes frequent waking and night terrors. Generally, after one month, fish liver oil can be provided to prevent calcium deficiency. It is recommended to conduct a blood calcium test to confirm if there is a calcium deficiency. If there is a deficiency, timely calcium supplementation treatment is necessary, along with oral vitamin D, increased sun exposure, and enhanced calcium absorption. If the symptoms are indeed caused by calcium deficiency, they should disappear after proper calcium supplementation.