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Crying Child Who Is Not Acting Normally

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Overview

Crying is a child's first way of communicating. Along with crying, a child may not act normally when something is wrong. Infection, illness, injury, pain, or a medical problem may cause a child to cry and not act normally.

If your baby has colic, you may be concerned that a health condition is causing your baby to cry a lot. In most cases, a baby with colic isn't crying because of pain or physical discomfort. But it's important to be aware that health problems or injuries can cause a baby to cry a lot. And it's important to watch for related signs.

Here are a some signs of abnormal behavior in a baby that may be a sign of a health problem.

Along with crying, your baby may:

Signs of pain

Along with crying, a baby who is in pain may:

Minor injuries or illnesses

Minor injuries or illnesses that can cause a child to cry include:

Common infections in babies that may cause crying are:

If you aren't able to find the cause of your child's behavior, you may need to see your child's doctor.


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Current as of: October 24, 2023

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