Patient's question:
My child is two years old now. Recently, I've noticed that he wakes up between 1 and 2 a.m. and doesn't go back to sleep. Sometimes he plays for 2 to 3 hours before falling asleep again. The next morning, he still gets up early (around 6 to 7 a.m.), and he doesn't nap during the day (though he's quite energetic).Note: If he wakes up in the middle of the night and the lights are turned off, he cries and says he's scared (though I haven't been scaring him recently).
I won't go into how the adults aren't sleeping well, but this is a child who should be sleeping at this age—why isn't he? Am I worried that he'll suffer if this continues for too long? This has been happening for several days in a row. I'm desperate for help from relevant experts or doctors. Thank you so much...
Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be caused by a lack of calcium. It is recommended to supplement with calcium, which can be done in two ways: taking calcium supplements and dietary calcium. The most common and traditional calcium-rich foods are dairy products and dairy products. These foods are not only rich in calcium but also easy to absorb. Milk and dairy products are also rich in minerals and vitamins, including vitamin D, which can promote calcium absorption and utilization. Yogurt is also a very good calcium-rich food. It not only supplements calcium but also contains beneficial bacteria that can regulate intestinal function, making it suitable for all types of people. For those who do not like milk or are lactose intolerant, they can consume more alternative foods such as oysters, nori, cabbage, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, daikon, kale, and pak choi.