Question
A parent inquired that their child usually sleeps well at night, but recently has started crying and fussing during the night, requiring the parent to hold them to fall asleep, accompanied by the behavior of crying with eyes closed. The parent wants to know what might cause this behavior and how to care for the child.
Answer
Experts suggest that parents may need to consider if the child is deficient in vitamin D or calcium, which could lead to rickets, symptoms of which include night terrors, excessive sweating, and irritability. Experts advise that parents should allow more sunlight exposure for their child and regularly administer vitamin AD drops and calcium supplements to prevent rickets. Additionally, it is recommended that parents take their child to a pediatric hospital for a health check-up and undergo blood tests and trace element tests to confirm the cause of the illness and receive treatment. Wishing the child a healthy growth!