Patient's question:
My little girl has three more days to reach three months, but there's a depression in the soft spot at the back of her head. I'm not sure if the soft spot has closed properly or if there's any issue.Doctor's answer:
Night terrors, bald spots on the head, night sweats, and incomplete fontanel closure in infants and young children are symptoms of calcium deficiency. It is recommended that lactating mothers supplement their diet with foods such as milk, shrimp, dried shrimp, kelp, soybeans, sesame paste, small bok choy, and water spinach. Infants can get more sun exposure. Currently, calcium can be supplemented through breast milk. If the child is generally doing well, it is advisable to continue monitoring. If the fontanel has not closed by the time the baby is 4 months old, it is recommended to visit a hospital for a check-up. Wishing the baby good health.