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#Sepsis | #[[Sepsis]] | ||
#Meningitis | #[[Meningitis]] | ||
#Intussusception | #[[Intussusception]] | ||
#GERD | #[[GERD]] | ||
#Milk protein intolerance | #Milk protein intolerance | ||
#Corneal | #[[Corneal Abrasion]] | ||
#Hair tourniquets | #Hair tourniquets | ||
#Incarcerated hernia | #Incarcerated hernia | ||
#Torsion | #[[Torsion]] | ||
#Nonaccidental trauma | #Nonaccidental trauma | ||
Revision as of 03:48, 22 April 2013
Background
- Seldom lasts beyond 3-4 months of age
- Diagnosis of exclusion
Diagnosis
- >Crying for ≥3hr/day for ≥3 days/week per week over a 3-week period
DDX
- Sepsis
- Meningitis
- Intussusception
- GERD
- Milk protein intolerance
- Corneal Abrasion
- Hair tourniquets
- Incarcerated hernia
- Torsion
- Nonaccidental trauma
Treatment
- Changes in caretaking styles
- Increased soothing activities, feeding more frequently, use of pacifier
- Changes in environment
- Background music, car/stroller ride
- Changes in feeding for refractory cases
- Removal of cow's milk
See Also
Source
Tintinalli