Patient's question:
My child is five days away from being three months old. A few days ago, I noticed that her right foot is a bit shaky, lasting only a second or two each time. At first, I thought she might be calcium-deficient, but after checking her trace elements, it turns out she's a bit deficient in zinc and iron, while the rest are normal. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello! The shaking of a child's feet doesn't necessarily indicate a problem. Startle reflex? It's characterized by trembling in the hands and feet. But it should be distinguished from convulsions. However, if there's a deficiency in vitamin D, you can take your baby to the hospital for a trace element check; calcium deficiency. Calcium deficiency can also increase shaking, so you can supplement with calcium appropriately. If the number of spasms is excessive, further examination of the child's nervous system development is necessary. Is your baby deficient in calcium?