Patient's question:
My baby is two and a half months old. Recently, I've noticed he keeps shaking his head, and I don't know why. Also, he's suddenly become less interested in sleeping lately.Doctor's answer:
A two-month-old baby exhibiting this head-shaking behavior may be due to excessive sweating on the head, causing discomfort as it sticks to the child, leading them to shake their head against the pillow to scratch the itchy area. Another possibility is a cold with nasal congestion, which can affect sleep. The baby frequently cries because they are uncomfortable and unable to resolve the issue on their own, using crying as a way to express their distress and seek help from parents.1. If the baby is indeed sweating excessively on the head, it is necessary to dry the sweat promptly. Additionally, appropriate calcium supplementation should be provided.
2. If the baby truly has nasal congestion, antiviral medications such as pseudoephedrine-phenylephrine dispersible tablets or Aichang can be used. It is also important to ensure proper warmth, especially for the lower limbs and shoulders. If the nasal congestion is severe, phenylephrine-neomycin nasal drops can be diluted and used as needed to relieve congestion.