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Why is my 5 month old son crying and screaming and his body is burning but no fever?

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Dr. Cindy Williams answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Irritable: The only way to know what's wrong with him, is to have him seen. Especially if he is that irritable.

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2014

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Evaluation: He should be seen by your physician. Pain, infection, trauma, metabolic imbalance may all cause these symptoms.

Answered 9/22/2014

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