Question
Why does a child cry and struggle to sleep at night, seemingly due to abdominal discomfort?
Answer
According to common pediatric health issues, nighttime restlessness in infants and toddlers may be caused by a deficiency in certain essential trace elements, particularly calcium and zinc. Lack of calcium can lead to incomplete closure of the fontanels in babies; meanwhile, zinc deficiency may cause mouth ulcers. Parents are advised to take their children to the hospital for a checkup on their levels of trace elements and, under the guidance of a doctor, supplement the necessary nutrients appropriately. Additionally, parents should pay attention to their children’s daily diet to ensure they receive adequate nutrition to prevent deficiencies in these trace elements from occurring.