Question
My child often wakes up crying during sleep and takes a while to calm down. Is it scared? How can I help? Can a doctor help determine what’s going on?
Answer
Children who frequently wake up crying during sleep and then calm down after a while may be experiencing nocturnal awakenings caused by calcium deficiency. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a detailed blood calcium test for an accurate diagnosis. If calcium deficiency is confirmed, calcium supplementation treatment should be administered. Generally, once the deficiency is corrected, nocturnal awakenings will not occur again.