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Suggest Reasons For Crying And Irritation In 5 Months Old

irritable infant - maybe teething
Hi,
My 5 month old daughter has been getting progressively irritable & cranky. I believe she is of teething age. We have tried a mild pain reliever, letting her chew on toys & fingers, & a teething belt. Those have usually worked but past the last 3 days they haven't, & her crying & irritability have grown. I'm worried she may have another ailment. Is it possible she's suffer from something else? Would just like to know when is best to see a health care provider. She doesn't have any other cold like symptoms.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2015
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Irritability in a child usually indicates some discomfort. It could be anywhere. Generally children develop irritability when they suffer from conditions like colic due to abdominal distention. It can be due to excess air entering the stomach during feeding. Proper burping in the form of keeping the child upright for around 20 mins after each feed, should help.

Teething and gum irritation could be another possible cause. In such a case, gentle massage over the gums with a finger or giving her hard rusk (sugar free) or teething belt to chew upon, is helpful.

It might be worthwhile visit the healthcare provider right now since the irritability is on the rise. They will be better able to assess if any other possibility needs to be considered. Fever and lethargy would be the signs that will call for urgent medical attention and it can be indicative of infection.
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Suggest Reasons For Crying And Irritation In 5 Months Old

Irritability in a child usually indicates some discomfort. It could be anywhere. Generally children develop irritability when they suffer from conditions like colic due to abdominal distention. It can be due to excess air entering the stomach during feeding. Proper burping in the form of keeping the child upright for around 20 mins after each feed, should help. Teething and gum irritation could be another possible cause. In such a case, gentle massage over the gums with a finger or giving her hard rusk (sugar free) or teething belt to chew upon, is helpful. It might be worthwhile visit the healthcare provider right now since the irritability is on the rise. They will be better able to assess if any other possibility needs to be considered. Fever and lethargy would be the signs that will call for urgent medical attention and it can be indicative of infection.