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How do i know if my infant has shaken baby syndrome?
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Shaken baby syndrome: Can have a whole spectrum of sigs & symptoms. At worst: Coma, paralysis, seizures, bruising of face, bleeding into eyes (can be late development. However, child may show signs of physical abuce like broken ribs. Can have symptoms of severe fussiness or irritability, poor eating, vomiting, difficulty in staying awake and general change in affect. Suspect abuce if care giver appears inappropriate.
Answered 2/23/2021
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