Patient's question:
1-month-old baby keeps crying and tossing around at night when taking a nap. What can I do? Previously, the crying was due to some discomfort, but now the illness is almost gone, with only a little phlegm, no coughing, yet the baby is still crying. I don’t know what the reason is.I need help: I want to know why?
Doctor's answer:
Full-term babies should start taking 400 units of vitamin D daily from the 15th day after birth to enhance calcium absorption. If they miss taking it on time, it may lead to symptoms of calcium deficiency. Excessive sweating, deep sleep disturbances, frequent waking, and bald spots on the head are typical signs of calcium deficiency. If these symptoms appear, it's important to visit the hospital for a trace element test to determine the extent and severity of the calcium deficiency. If calcium deficiency is confirmed, calcium supplementation treatment is necessary.