Question
A child who is six and a half months old cries drowsily during his afternoon nap. What could be the cause of this? He hasn’t undergone any treatment yet. What should we do?
Answer
The symptoms you described for your six and a half month old child may indicate night terrors. This condition is likely caused by a deficiency in calcium or vitamin D in the child’s body, which can affect calcium absorption and lead to a decrease in blood calcium levels, resulting in crying during deep sleep. It is recommended to first supplement the child with calcium and vitamin D to resolve this issue.