Question
At five and a half months old, a child sweats while drinking milk and after sleeping at night, with sweat on the back of the head. Does this mean the child is deficient in calcium? If so, what calcium tablets should the child take?
Answer
From the symptoms, the possibility of a calcium deficiency is significant. In such cases, it may be necessary to first supplement with vitamin D or calcium. Oral fish liver oil can be taken as a preventive measure with a dosage of 500 to 1000 units daily, approximately 3 to 5 drops; for treatment, the dosage is 1000 to 5000 units daily. If using refined fish liver oil, only 1 to 2 drops are needed. Additionally, infant calcium tablets can be a cost-effective option.