Patient's question:
My daughter is 7 years old. Recently, for the past half month, she has been crying and screaming in the middle of the night, kicking and hitting wildly. Once, she even wet the bed and hit her head on the windowsill, causing a bump, but she didn't feel any pain. The next day, when I asked her anything, she didn't remember. I am very worried. Please, doctor, what could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Children often cry at night due to the following reasons:1. Rickets caused by vitamin D deficiency. In addition to crying, the baby may also exhibit symptoms such as excessive sweating, bald spots on the head, night sweats, night crying, and a square-shaped skull. These symptoms can gradually improve with vitamin D and calcium supplementation, as well as increased outdoor activities and sun exposure.
2. Difficult temperament. Everyone has a different temperament, which can be categorized as difficult, easy, or intermediate. Children with a difficult temperament tend to cry more and can be challenging to care for. It is recommended to have the baby evaluated for temperament at a pediatric health care clinic and receive necessary training.
3. Excessive or insufficient environmental temperature, wet diapers, or hunger can all cause crying.