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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Excessive crying. |
Infection. |
Consult doctor. |
| Irritability. |
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See Fever (Child 0 to 2 |
| Lethargy. |
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Years) in Symptoms |
| Poor appetite. |
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section. |
| Fever. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Excessive crying. |
Minor illness. |
Consult doctor if |
| Irritability. |
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symptoms persist longer |
| Lethargy. |
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than 1 day. |
| Poor appetite. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Excessive crying in infant |
Irritation of digestive tract. |
See Colic in Infants. |
| younger than 3 months usually |
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| after feeding. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Excessive crying. |
Inadequate nourishment. |
If breast-feeding, feed on |
| Crying stops after feeding. |
Thirst. |
demand and increase |
| Crying resumes less than 2 |
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sucking time. |
| hours after feeding. |
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If bottle-feeding, |
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increase amount offered. |
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Offer water between |
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feedings. |
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See Colic in Infants. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Excessive crying. |
Chemical skin irritation. |
See Diaper Rash. |
| Rash in diaper area |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Crying until picked up. |
Boredom or loneliness. |
Touch and talk to infant |
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more. |
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Place infant within sight |
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of you. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Crying. |
Cold. |
Dress infant warmly. |
| Cool or chilly environment. |
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Move infant into warm |
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room. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Crying in infant younger than 3 |
Muscle jerks and twitches |
Wrap infant firmly in |
| months before falling asleep. |
when falling asleep. |
blanket before putting to |
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bed. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Crying and other fussy |
Eruption of new teeth. |
See Teething. |
| behavior. |
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| Excess saliva and drooling. |
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