Patient's question:
My son is almost six months old, but he doesn't reach for things himself. I have to put toys in his hand for him to grab. How can I teach him to pick things up by himself?First follow-up question: Thank you. How should I pay attention to his diet? Do I need to supplement with calcium?
Second follow-up question: I think he might be calcium-deficient, as he's a bit easily startled and sometimes cries at night while sleeping. How should I supplement with calcium?
Doctor's answer:
The situation you mentioned with the child is likely caused by calcium deficiency. It is recommended that you take the child to the pediatric department of a hospital for a check-up on trace elements, which would be a good approach. If the check-up reveals that the child is indeed calcium deficient, it is advisable to treat the child with calcium gluconate for a period of time, as this tends to be effective. It is recommended to actively supplement with options such as children's Diakal, fish oil, combined with calcium acetate, and traditional Chinese medicine preparations like Longmu Zhuanggu Granules. Monitor the situation to see how the child responds.