Patient's question:
The child is seven months old, and they don't sleep well, always tossing and turning, as if they've been startled. What are the symptoms?Doctor's answer:
The external environment might be too noisy, the bed might be too soft or too hard, and the surrounding light might be too bright, all of which can affect the baby's sleep quality. The baby may also experience physical discomfort, such as intestinal cramps. Massaging the baby's lower abdomen in a clockwise direction can provide some relief. Newborns should also be monitored for vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D should be supplemented regularly in the latter part of life. If the mother did not supplement calcium or vitamin D during pregnancy and had a significant deficiency, the infant may exhibit symptoms of vitamin D deficiency in the early stages of life, such as insomnia, requiring prompt vitamin D supplementation to alleviate the symptoms.