The Crying Baby: Differential Diagnosis and Management Plan

Abstract

Crying baby is one of the most common causes of Emergency Room visits during infancy and is associated with adverse outcomes for some mothers and babies. 20% of parents report problems with their Infant crying in the first 3 months. 5% of crying babies have organic causes that could be serious or life threatening if not diagnosed early. The aim of this article is to illustrate the organic and non-organic causes of crying baby and to outline a professional approach and management plan.