Question
Doctor, my baby has seizures when hungry and crying. I don’t know what the cause is?
Answer
There are many reasons why a baby may be restless and cry, such as a lack of trace elements, decreased blood calcium levels causing increased brain and autonomic nervous system excitability, leading to the baby’s restlessness at night. It is necessary to supplement calcium and vitamin D; if calcium is deficient, the fontanelle may not close properly; if zinc is deficient, the corners of the mouth may become ulcerated, and there may be too much heat or coldness; too dry conditions with nasal mucus; being overly excited before sleep; all these can cause the baby to have night seizures and crying.