Patient's question:
During the neonatal period, the baby was diagnosed with sepsis, which was complicated by meningitis. After two weeks of hospital treatment, the baby recovered and was discharged. Currently, the baby's growth and development are normal. The baby can lift its eyes, sit independently, laugh, and recognize their name. Recently, over the past 4.5 days, the baby has suddenly lifted its shoulders a few times, each time for no more than a second. This has occurred about 5-6 times a day at times. This afternoon, it happened several times again, and the baby was squinting and making faces. It is unclear if this is due to severe pain, and it is very distressing.Past Treatment and Effects:
There has been no specific treatment mentioned.
Desired Assistance:
Could you please help determine if the baby is experiencing severe pain?
Doctor's answer:
From the child's age perspective, if there are no other bad symptoms, the most likely possibility is calcium deficiency. The child is now 6 months old and can take gluconate calcium. Follow the instructions to take it for half a month and then stop for a week. Use it for a period of time to see if the effect is significant. It should be stable. On the other hand, the child can digest complementary foods now, such as rice and millet soup, and even well-cooked noodles can be added for the child. Good diet, increase resistance oh.