Patient's question:
The baby just turned 20 months old. A few days ago, it fell off the bed, and it seemed to be scared at the time. Since then, it has been crying suddenly every night when sleeping, but it is normal during the day. Some people suggested giving the child some medicine to calm its nerves. Please ask the experts if it is necessary to give the child such medicine?Doctor's answer:
What are the signs of a frightened baby: low fever, diarrhea, vomiting milk, talking nonsense, squinting, eyelids unable to close completely while sleeping, smiling with a crooked mouth while asleep, rolling eyes while sleeping, drooling, and sudden, uncontrollable crying. (A baby may exhibit these symptoms when frightened, but not having these symptoms necessarily means they are not frightened.) Medication cannot cure a troubled heart. It might be a good idea to talk to him about the place where he fell and help him release his inner fear. Don't avoid the topic but instead encourage him to face the place where he fell, so he can get mentally accustomed to it.