Patient's question:
The child cries non-stop at night and doesn't sleep for the entire night. The doctor said that calcium deficiency can also cause this.History of treatment and effectiveness: Has not taken anything.
What kind of help is desired:
Doctor's answer:
The baby is deficient in calcium, often showing symptoms such as excessive sweating, especially sweating from the head after falling asleep. This causes the child's head to rub against the pillow repeatedly, leading to a bald spot at the back of the head over time. The baby may also be irritable, uninterested in their surroundings, and sometimes parents notice that the child is less active than usual. Night terrors, where the child suddenly wakes up in the middle of the night and cries uncontrollably, are common. For children over one year old, delayed teething is another symptom, with some still not having teeth at 18 months. The anterior fontanel may also close later, often remaining open even after 18 months.It is recommended that mothers learn to observe these symptoms to infer how their child may be deficient in calcium, so that they can promptly provide foods rich in calcium when deficiency occurs.