Patient's question:
Previously, before weaning, the baby hardly ate during the day but still ate at night and always fell asleep with the nipple in his mouth (he was particularly attached to nursing). During weaning, he cried for a few nights, but after a few days, it was almost resolved. About three to five days after weaning, the baby started running a high fever and coughing. He was hospitalized for eight days of intravenous fluids (the doctor said the fever was caused by a stomachache). After recovery, for about ten days, he often woke up at night, crying loudly with his eyes closed, saying "Mommy wants a hug." His mother kept holding him, but he still cried, saying "Mommy wants a hug," and each time it lasted for over ten minutes. He often cried and fussed two or three times at night. During naps, he kept jumping. During the day, everything was normal, he ate very well, and napped very soundly. His health was also good, and he could eat and play.Previous Treatment and Effects:
Blood tests showed that the baby was not deficient in calcium or trace elements. His health was also good. Some doctors suggested that it was caused by excessive shock, so we tried comforting him at night, but the little baby still cried at night.
Assistance Needed:
Could you help us guess what might be wrong with the little baby? We have been unable to find the cause or a way to help him return to normal. We need the help of a doctor. Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
Crying comes in two types: one is physiological crying. This is an instinctive response and a way for infants to express their emotions and seek comfort, which may be caused by hunger, temperature changes, excessive fright, or nightmares. In this case, parents only need to calmly soothe the baby to help it regain complete calm.The other type is pathological crying, which should be given sufficient attention.
Advice: Any illness that causes pain, itching, or discomfort in the baby may lead to restless crying. Examples include fever, eczema, rickets, oral herpes, pinworm infection, and intussusception. If the baby cries again at night for no apparent reason, parents should first consider physiological causes and then evaluate pathological factors. It may be necessary to seek medical attention promptly if needed.
The above advice is for the question, "A 1.5-year-old child who was weaned nearly a month ago wakes up crying almost every night." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!