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What Causes Shivering In An Infant?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Question: Hello Doctor
My brother's son is 7 days old.
Since 1 pm today, he is shivering and being very panic.
Can you suggest what can be the reasons.

When he lays on his stomach then he felt bit relief.

Please suggest what to do.

Thanks!!
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due to low calcium levels.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that what you have observed is called jitteriness. It could occur normally but could also occur due to low calcium levels. I would insist you to get him blood calcium level checked. He might need calcium supplementation like Syr. Calcimax 2.5 ml thrice daily for the next couple of weeks. It is also advisable to give vitamin D supplementation along. Calshine P Drops can be given 0.5 ml once daily x to be continued.

Let me first ask whether the baby is exclusively breast fed or whether formula feeds are being given. Babies often get colics especially when on formula feeds. In such a case switching back to breast milk should provide relief. You should burp the baby for at least 15-20 mins after each feed. All you need to do is to hold the baby head end elevated for this duration. The extra air taken causes distention and hence colics. Proper burping will ensure its escape and the milk will not regurgitate back from the stomach to the food pipe, thus providing relief. You can otherwise give Coliaid Drops 1ml when needed.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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What Causes Shivering In An Infant?

Brief Answer: Could be due to low calcium levels. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that what you have observed is called jitteriness. It could occur normally but could also occur due to low calcium levels. I would insist you to get him blood calcium level checked. He might need calcium supplementation like Syr. Calcimax 2.5 ml thrice daily for the next couple of weeks. It is also advisable to give vitamin D supplementation along. Calshine P Drops can be given 0.5 ml once daily x to be continued. Let me first ask whether the baby is exclusively breast fed or whether formula feeds are being given. Babies often get colics especially when on formula feeds. In such a case switching back to breast milk should provide relief. You should burp the baby for at least 15-20 mins after each feed. All you need to do is to hold the baby head end elevated for this duration. The extra air taken causes distention and hence colics. Proper burping will ensure its escape and the milk will not regurgitate back from the stomach to the food pipe, thus providing relief. You can otherwise give Coliaid Drops 1ml when needed. Let me know if I could help further. Regards