Patient's question:
My baby was born with a narrow birth canal and oxygen deprivation. We stayed in the hospital for 12 days. Later, a CT scan showed everything was normal. Now she is 7 months old. Last night before sleeping, I suddenly noticed a symptom of rapid head shaking. The intervals between each shake varied, ranging from 2 seconds to 3 seconds to 1 second. It lasted for about 3 minutes, and then she fell asleep. What could this symptom be?Doctor's answer:
The two inner ear canals of the baby are not developing evenly, so they may feel like there is something in their ears. This can lead to symptoms such as scratching their ears, head scratching, and kicking legs. Just be patient with them, and if necessary, gently massage their ears.Does the baby sweat a lot on their head? It might be a calcium deficiency. Excessive sweating can cause discomfort, making them rub their head against the pillow.
Take a look at the baby's hair to see if there is a noticeably thinner patch around the head. It's time to supplement with calcium.