How to manage foot tremors in premature infants

Oct 21, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I've noticed my child's feet trembling for the past couple of days, and I'm not sure what's causing it. Could you please advise how to handle foot tremors in premature babies?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Premature infants with trembling feet should go to the hospital for trace element testing. If the tremor is caused by calcium deficiency, calcium supplementation should be administered under medical guidance. Additionally, exposing premature infants to sunlight more often can help promote calcium absorption. Moreover, many premature infants have not yet fully developed brains, making them more susceptible to cerebral palsy, which can severely affect their intellectual development. Therefore, timely evaluation at a neurology department is necessary. If diagnosed with cerebral palsy, prompt treatment should be initiated to improve the condition.