Patient's question:
A 40-day-old baby has recently been noticed in the past four or five days that he always wakes up during the night, accompanied by trembling in both hands, and then he cries uncontrollably. What should be done in this situation? Urgent! Urgent! Urgent!Doctor's answer:
Hello. The child is one month old. There are instances of waking up startled during sleep. They are restless. It is usually a sign of some calcium deficiency in the child. Calcium and fish oil should be supplemented for the child. On good weather days, outdoor activities should be encouraged, such as sun exposure, which is beneficial. The complementary food should also be diversified. Fish oil should be taken once a day and the dosage should be consistent. After the child is born, vitamin D should be given orally starting from the second week. This is because a lack of vitamin D in the body can lead to early symptoms of rickets, such as night sweats, irritability, and restlessness.