Paeds: Excessive crying and infant colic Flashcards
1
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Excessive crying
A
- inappropriate feeding, wrapping, reassurance, emotional climate
- UTI
- Meningitis
- Middle ear infection
- Unrecognised fracture
- Oesophagitis
- Torsion of testis
- Severe nappy rash
- Constipation
- Coeliac disease
- NAI
2
Q
Infant colic
A
Occurs during first few months of life (often resolves at 4 months of age)
3
Q
Infant colic S&S
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- Paroxysmal, inconsolable crying/screaming
- Drawing up of knees
- Symptoms take place several times a day - Particularly in the evening
4
Q
Infant colic possible causes
A
- intestinal
- Cow’s milk protein intolerance
- GORD
5
Q
Infant colic complications
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May precipitate NAI in infants already at risk
