Question
An eleven-month-old baby has been restless at night recently, tossing and turning, even grinding their teeth. Last night, the baby pulled out their own hair. During the day, the baby sleeps for only one to two hours at most, falls asleep easily when it gets dark, but cannot fall back asleep after waking up at night. The baby has also learned to cry upon waking. The cause is unknown, causing concern.
Answer
The baby may have a vitamin D deficiency, which could be due to insufficient sunlight exposure and consumption of vitamin D-rich foods. The condition is not severe at present and can be nourished. It is recommended to undergo a blood electrolyte test to confirm the cause. Meanwhile, it’s advised to drink more water, avoid catching a cold, consume more vegetables and fruit juices, avoid foods that may cause diarrhea, increase sun exposure time, and take vitamin AD drops and calcium gluconate oral liquid for treatment.