Patient's question:
My baby is already 1 year and 6 months old. Since birth, he has always been fussy and cried a lot. Every night before sleep, he must cry and fuss for dozens of minutes, tossing and turning and unable to fall asleep. Even after falling asleep, he easily wakes up, then starts crying again. Each time, it lasts more than half an hour, sometimes even 2 hours until he exhausts himself. Moreover, he doesn’t let anyone comfort him. During the day, he’s better as long as he’s not stubborn, and behaves like other children. However, his height is much shorter than that of his peers, and his weight is also lighter. But when we went to the hospital, they couldn’t find any conclusion. Could you please tell me what the reason might be?Doctor's answer:
Hello; For babies in this age group, vitamin D deficiency leading to low calcium and high excitability are common considerations. The child may exhibit crying, restlessness, and excessive sweating, among other symptoms. For normal full-term newborns, preventive supplementation with cod liver oil or other vitamin D preparations can be started from day 15 after birth to prevent calcium deficiency. It is normal for infants in the postpartum period to exhibit these symptoms. Parents should pay attention to whether the child has abdominal distension. Monitor if the child is well-fed. If abdominal distension occurs, you can give the child Mamikai.