Patient's question:
The body is quite soft, loves to suck on hands, and never sits still. Doesn't sleep through the night, cries when awake, loves to take naps during the day, and frequently has diarrhea. At four months, it felt softer than other children, but it wasn't taken seriously because the child is young and no medical attention was sought.Treatment history and effectiveness: At five months, the child was taken to the hospital and told they were calcium-deficient. What kind of help is needed: Could you clarify what the actual condition is?
Doctor's answer:
If a child is softer than their peers, there may be a possibility of calcium deficiency. However, apart from potential low muscle tone, simply supplementing with calcium won't help in this case. You can take your child to a pediatrician for a growth and development evaluation to see if there are any issues with their growth and development, rather than attributing it solely to calcium deficiency causing physical softness. Low muscle tone is often caused by abnormal brain development, so it should be taken seriously.