II. Differential Diagnosis of Excessive Crying

Medical Illness

Infant 6 weeks

to 6 months old

• Cry most if supine

• Cry during feedingsdue to esophagitis

• Frequent regurgitation of milk

• Dx: Ph probe, radiological study. Ecographic study.

Colic

Gastroesophageal

Reflux

• Onset at 6 weeks. Lastsup to six months.Starts in evening

• Gas in abdomen. Arch legs

• Pain. Self limiting.

As above

Regulatory disorders

Long-term effectsof street drugs

ParentingProblems

Allergy to milk

Rarely is the causeEosinophil count.

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