Question
What could be the cause of my child’s leg shaking?
Answer
Leg shaking in children doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem; it might be due to a startle reflex causing hand and foot tremors, which is different from convulsions. However, if vitamin D deficiency leads to tetany, it’s advisable to take your child to the hospital for a trace element check. Additionally, calcium deficiency can increase the frequency of shaking, so it may be appropriate to supplement calcium. If there are frequent episodes of tetany, further examination of the child’s nervous system development is needed. Does your baby have a calcium deficiency?