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Crying, Age 3 and Younger (cont.)

Preparing For Your Appointment



  • Has your child been feeding and sucking normally? Have you recently changed formulas or added a new food? Does your child have any known food allergies, or is there a family history of food allergies? Has your child been vomiting? If yes, how often, how long has it been going on, and what color is the vomit?
  • How often does your child have a bowel movement? Are they hard or soft? Has there been any blood in the stools?
  • Has your child received any recent immunizations?
  • Has your child had any recent illnesses or injuries?
  • Did the crying develop suddenly, especially in a child who normally does not cry a lot?
  • Does your child cry like this every day at a certain time?
  • How long has your child been crying, what does the cry sound like (painful or high-pitched), and has it changed or been continuous?
  • What do you think is causing your child's continuous crying?
  • Does your child have any symptoms indicating a problem, such as an ear infection? Does your child have a fever?
  • Does your child have any signs of a medical problem, such as a bulge in the groin, or does your young boy have swelling in his scrotum?
  • How is your child's crying affecting you and your family? Are you feeling out of control, and are you afraid that you may hurt your child?
  • What comforting techniques have you tried to soothe your child?
  • What medicine have you given your child?
  • Does your child have any health risks?

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