Question 1

what is the definition or description of: irritable child?

Accepted Answer

Unspecific: Children can become cranky, fussy or irritable for many reasons. Often it's because they're hungry or just tired. But sometimes irritability can be a sign of illness in children, such as sensory problems, autism, or other diseases that cause them pain and irritability.

Question 2

should i be worried if my childs soft spot is raised? he has been irritable but hes also teething, so i figured that was the cause.

Accepted Answer

Bulging fontanelle? : Worry is a wasted emotion, so i would never recommend it.  However, a bulging fontanelle is not normal, and it is not caused by teething.  If your baby is cranky with a full or bulging fontanelle then he needs to be immediately seen in the nearest emergency room.  This time of year we see late summer viruses which can cause this, but it also may be caused by bacterial meningitis, which is deadly.

Question 3

my child pees once a day but she is having a wet poops.she is eating and drinking and irritable at times..what should i do to normalize her pees?

Accepted Answer

More information : we need more information such as how old is your child. What is the pattern of his or her urination before. Does the child look ill or having a fever. A simple clean catch urinalysis should help too!

Question 4

can a child age 6 years possibly have irritable bowel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

IBS or SPASTIC COLON: It usually begins among teens and 20s not to a 6 year old kid. Symptoms are  abdominal pain, constipation alternate with lbm, recurrent triggered by stress or food.

Question 5

what causes recurring irritable hip in child 5 years old since she could walk been recurring gets it twice year and limps badly first thing in morning?

Accepted Answer

She needs to be seen: Toxic synovitis can be one thing that does it. Being out of alignment can be another. Sore muscles form new and exaggerated activity. It is unusual for children to limp ...And yo have an "irritable hip." i would have her seen. Chances are it is nothing "bad" and it is worth having her seen.

Question 6

in the past few days my 19 months old child has shown some unusual behaviour. she is irritable and would randomly ask to be scratched at the back of her neck (head base).
at first we thought it was some skin irritation but there is nothing visible.

Accepted Answer

Anything in scalp?: Be sure to look all over her scalp and also check for nits from lice. You can see photos of various scalp conditions, including lice, if you search on Google.

Question 7

are sundowning symptoms unique to dementia? could normal people feel agitated, irritable, or restless during sundown hours? i feel uneasy at sundown hours ever since i was a child. so i was "born with" dementia?

Accepted Answer

: No, you do not have dementia and those symptoms are not even consistent with dementia.

Question 8

hi i been neausus  for almost a week super irritable itchy stomach and boobs and super exhausted could i be pregnant? this wouldnt be my first child

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy possible: The possibility exists.  If you are one week late and still haven't had your menses, you should perform a home pregnancy test.

Question 9

my child has been running a mild fever (100-102) for 4 days along with a lot of mucus coming from the eyes and nose. sleeps well. eats fair. irritable.

Accepted Answer

Still probably viral: At four days it is still likely viral.  Would treat symptoms for now.  Irritability can be seen with ear infections especially when laying down.  Consider seeing md if there is no improvement after 3-4 days or if symptoms worsen.

Question 10

my 22mo old child has a runny nose, been irritable, and has been pulling at his ears. he also has dark residue in his ears.

child ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: In an unofficial study during residency only 5% of kids presenting with ear tugging had otitis media. Some had teeth coming in.The dark residue is likely wax. Some kids with poor  Eustachian tube function will get pressure on their eardrum during a cold.The only way to be sure is to have him examined.

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What is the definition or description of: irritable child?

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Should i be worried if my childs soft spot is raised? he has been irritable but hes also teething, so i figured that was the cause.

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My child pees once a day but she is having a wet poops.she is eating and drinking and irritable at times..what should i do to normalize her pees?

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Can a child age 6 years possibly have irritable bowel syndrome?

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What causes recurring irritable hip in child 5 years old since she could walk been recurring gets it twice year and limps badly first thing in morning?

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In the past few days my 19 months old child has shown some unusual behaviour. she is irritable and would randomly ask to be scratched at the back of her neck (head base). at first we thought it was some skin irritation but there is nothing visible.

A member asked:

Are sundowning symptoms unique to dementia? could normal people feel agitated, irritable, or restless during sundown hours? i feel uneasy at sundown hours ever since i was a child. so i was "born with" dementia?

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Hi i been neausus for almost a week super irritable itchy stomach and boobs and super exhausted could i be pregnant? this wouldnt be my first child

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My child has been running a mild fever (100-102) for 4 days along with a lot of mucus coming from the eyes and nose. sleeps well. eats fair. irritable.

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My 22mo old child has a runny nose, been irritable, and has been pulling at his ears. he also has dark residue in his ears. child ear infection?

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