Question
Why does a 4-year-old boy often wake up at around 2 am and fall asleep again at 5 am? This has been happening since autumn and spring. The symptoms are waking up in the middle of the night unable to sleep and crying. He has had calcium injections at a clinic, but there has been no improvement. What treatment should I consider?
Answer
Based on your description, this condition is often caused by a calcium deficiency. For calcium supplementation, I recommend calcium gluconate oral solution; it has a good reputation. In our daily diet, calcium sources include milk and dairy products from cows and sheep, which are not only rich in content but also have high absorption rates. Besides these, legumes are also a good choice. These are my suggestions for the question ‘Why does a 4-year-old boy keep waking up at 3 am and can’t sleep?’ I hope this helps you, and wish you good health!