Patient's question:
Female infant, four and a half months old, wakes up several times within a minute while sleeping, even in a quiet environment. This is causing daytime naps to often only last half an hour before waking up, and she always yawns. At night, the situation is slightly better. What could be the reason for this? What should I do? Urgent!!! Thank you.Doctor's answer:
A child being easily startled could be a sign of calcium deficiency. I don't know what tests you've done so far. Based on your description, it seems like calcium deficiency is the likely cause. If the deficiency is severe, symptoms such as excessive sweating and convulsions may also appear. There are two possible reasons for a baby's restless sleep: one is physiological—it's an instinctive response—and the other is pathological, which should be taken seriously. Any condition that causes pain, itching, or discomfort in the baby can be checked during a physical examination.