Question
Recently, an 8-month-old baby often cries during the day, appearing uncomfortable. The crying stops when held to play or when a toy is introduced, but it resumes shortly after. The baby’s expression seems very painful. The baby had a fever of 38.2 degrees Celsius with tonsillitis previously, and the doctor prescribed rectal injections. The parents want to know what the baby’s problem is.
Answer
The baby’s crying may be due to restlessness caused by calcium deficiency. It is recommended that the parents take the child to the hospital for a check-up on trace element levels and not just supplement calcium tablets, but also get more sunlight to promote calcium absorption. It could also be due to unresolved tonsillitis, which requires a diagnosis before symptomatic treatment to ensure the baby’s body can recover better.