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Baby Is Continuously Irirtated And Crancky Continuously For A Long

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Posted on Sat, 3 Nov 2018
Question: Baby is continuously irirtated and crancky continuously for a long time these days. she sometimes pulls her right ear when she is like this. some othertimes she is normal and plays nicely. please suggest how we can diagnose to know what could be wrong she is 4 months old and already got 2 bottom tooth sprouting.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Constant irritability is a sign of possible infection, please consult docto

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thank you for the query.

Children in this age group usually tend to put things into mouth and are predisposed to repeated infections, and will easily catch infections like cold from others as their immunity is not developed.

Along with that, there will be some amount of pain when the teeth erupt.

If you have been exclusively breastfeeding, then the chances of this being anything serious is less.

Please observe her carefully, and notice her feeding frequency and enthusiasm for feeding, and sleeping pattern.

Please do not give anything else other than breast milk till 6 months of age.

Continue breastfeeding.

If she refuses to breastfeed, or if she sleeps excessively, or if her feet and hands are colder than her tummy, and if she continues to cry and does not become quite even after trying to console her, then you must take her to the local paediatrician and get her examined to rule out infections.

At this age, we can not suggest any home remedies and we should not diagnose without examining the baby in person.

I hope I have answered your query, feel free to write back if you any doubts.

Wishing your daughter a speedy recovery.

Best regards
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Baby Is Continuously Irirtated And Crancky Continuously For A Long

Brief Answer: Constant irritability is a sign of possible infection, please consult docto Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thank you for the query. Children in this age group usually tend to put things into mouth and are predisposed to repeated infections, and will easily catch infections like cold from others as their immunity is not developed. Along with that, there will be some amount of pain when the teeth erupt. If you have been exclusively breastfeeding, then the chances of this being anything serious is less. Please observe her carefully, and notice her feeding frequency and enthusiasm for feeding, and sleeping pattern. Please do not give anything else other than breast milk till 6 months of age. Continue breastfeeding. If she refuses to breastfeed, or if she sleeps excessively, or if her feet and hands are colder than her tummy, and if she continues to cry and does not become quite even after trying to console her, then you must take her to the local paediatrician and get her examined to rule out infections. At this age, we can not suggest any home remedies and we should not diagnose without examining the baby in person. I hope I have answered your query, feel free to write back if you any doubts. Wishing your daughter a speedy recovery. Best regards