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Fussiness
The term "irritability" is used for infants and young children who, when ill, are especially fussy, whiny, and fretful, despite attempts at comforting and soothing them. Irritability can be a very early sign of serious problems. Although irritability is not a symptom of any specific illness, it should arouse suspicion in the parent that something might be wrong with the child, even though there may not yet be other symptoms.
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How do I manage a fussy baby?
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How long are kids fussy from teething?
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How to calm a fussy tempered 4 1/2 month old, please help.
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Why does my baby get fussy when his caregivers leave his sight?
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What are the steps in the workup and evaluation of a 15 month old with excessive fussiness?
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My 3 month who is normally happy and alert has been fussy and fighting sleep for a week....growth spurt???
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A male asked:
My three month old son has cold and I think his nose is stuffy. He is very fussy as well. Pl suggest me what can be done?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Is it normal for my one year old is fussy around me and only wants to be around her daddy ? When will that change if ever?
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My 3 month old has a temp of 100.1and she has been really fussy for the past hour n a half jist wondering wat i should do?
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A 29-year old female asked about a male:
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A 40-year old male asked:
Is there a link between excessive fussiness and craniosynothosis surgery? Toddler is 15 months and had surgery 8 months ago.
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A 21-year old asked:
my baby is always happy and giggly but now hes all fussy. whats the best thing to help him with teething? hes only four months old
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A 22-year old female asked:
I am a really fussy sleeper and can't sleep in the day or not in my bed but I'm really tired. Is there anything I can do to help me sleep?
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A 62-year old male asked:
I have a teenage grandson who is grossly over weight he is a fussy eater and won't just eat anything He tries excersises but gets nowhere?
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A 32-year old female asked:
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A 21-year old female asked:
My son is 6 wks old and often screams and cries when he's set down, especially when it's me that sets him down. He's been really fussy lately. Help?
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A 44-year old male asked:
3 & half month old daughter has dropped the amount of formula she drinks past 3 days (by about 50%). she is otherwise fine & not fussy. I'm concerned?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are portable lunch ideas for a fussy eater?
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A 23-year old female asked:
My 11 month old Has a runny noises with a lil blood, Very fussy?
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A 22-year old female asked about a male:
My 3 month has been fussy because his teething is it ok if i use Teething Gel?
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If my baby was fussy and feverish after her MMR shot, should she not have another?
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A 30-year old female asked:
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A 25-year old female asked:
how to relieve the teething pain of my 6month old baby to prevent her from getting fussy at night and midnight awakenings?
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A 29-year old female asked:
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A 28-year old female asked:
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A 25-year old female asked:
My son is 13 months now and he is such a fussy eater will not eat any thing but banana and yoghurt I'm worried he not getting the right goodness ?
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A 34-year old asked:
My 17 month old has been drooling a lot today and it's thick and accompanied by a snotty nose. Was fussy at random during the day. What should I do ?
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