Patient's question:
Symptom Description: Only sleeps for two hours during the day and wakes up four or five times at night. The baby is now five months old and has been experiencing this since three months. The baby does not eat much but is not thin.History of Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been administered.
Help Needed: Hope the doctor can provide assistance and help solve this problem.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, for babies in this age group, vitamin D deficiency is often considered a cause of low calcium, and high excitability can also contribute. The child may exhibit symptoms such as crying, sleep disturbances, excessive sweating, and more. It is recommended to appropriately supplement with calcium and vitamin D preparations, such as calcium lactate, calcium carbonate, and other calcium supplements, as well as vitamin D or products like Ekena to promote calcium absorption. The child should be encouraged to get more sunlight exposure, and complementary foods can be gradually introduced after the age of 4 months.If the baby has difficulty sleeping and is easily startled, the most common cause is likely calcium deficiency. Even if calcium supplements are being taken, rapid growth or poor calcium absorption can still lead to calcium deficiency symptoms. It is advised to continue calcium supplementation for the baby.