Question
When do children start to become so restless? They cry non-stop as soon as they wake up, even after their diapers have been changed. Is this common for all children? What should I do? Besides not being able to nap on their back, they must sleep on their side with a pacifier to nap, and then…
Answer
When infants lack calcium, the first sign is the softening of the skull, an enlarged fontanelle, and a sensation of pingpong balls when gently pressed on the skull. Next, there may be abnormal shapes in the chest bones, such as a prominent sternum like pigeon chest or outward flipping of the lower edges of the ribs on both sides. If the lower limbs are softened, standing can lead to an ‘O’ or ‘X’ shaped leg. In addition to bone changes, early symptoms may include excessive night sweating, the formation of alopecia at the nape of the neck (nape baldness), restless sleep, and easy to be startled awake, as well as delayed eruption of teeth. These symptoms are known as rickets due to vitamin D deficiency. It is recommended to seek medical attention for mineral element checks in a timely manner and supplement appropriately after diagnosis.