Baby Cries All Night

Crying is a normal event in the lives of all babies.

When a baby comes out of the womb, the first item on the agenda is bawling. Through the first cry, the baby will take some air in to the lungs for the first time in their life. After birth, if the baby does not cry, then it should be strongly encouraged, by slightly pinching or gentle stroking of the feet.

From this, it should be clear that a healthy baby must cry, and it is an ordinary biological event. Even so, sometimes it can sadden the mother and father and all of the household members.

We all know that a baby can't tell his desires or troubles in words. The only way for him to communicate with others is by weeping. Babies occassionally give some other hint, like feet jerking, hand signaling and head turning. But the best way to attract the consideration of others is generally by crying.

Excessive howling may not have a firm definition because the sobbing routine varies from baby to baby, and some offspring can be calmed simply but others are problematic when it comes to getting them relaxed. If wailing is stressful for the parent and home nurse it can be termed excessive.

Many a time a howling baby can be calmed by adminstering breast milk, or by holding the child with a soothing rocking. Sudden onset of excessive sobbing indicates baby is miserable and needs attention. The origins of the howling can extend from simple reasons to life threatening situations, hence weeping of a baby ought to not be ignored.

Most of the time it is hard to find the cause of crying .Common causes are discussed here for your perusal:

Common reasons for crying:

* Hungry:

A ravenous baby will cry till he gets the milk. Here the old proverb proves true 'wailing baby gets the milk'.

* Baby is wet:

Urination and elimination creates some discomfort and results in bawling till the private parts are washed and dried.

* Lonliness:

The majority of kids need somebody near. If they feel lonely, they cry. When their favourite doll slips away from their grip they cry for help.

* Tired:

When the baby is tired after a trip and unable to sleep, she cries. She feels tired in uncomfortable situations and due to unhealthy conditions.

* Change of temperature :

If they feel too hot or too cold they become fidgety and cry. The child will be comfortable in a room with good ventilation.

* Restrictive clothing:

Tight clothes during warm weather is intolerable for some children. A tight dress can also produce distress.

* Dark room:

When the baby wakes up from sleep, he requires some dim illumination. If there is darkness, he will spoil the sleep of parents by bawling. Conversely he will also be annoyed by a dazzling night-light, which will also result in crying.

* Mosquitos:

These insects disturb baby's sleep with thier taste for blood, and they make baby cry.

* Nasal congestion:

Child may not be able to sleep when he has a cold, and go on wailing till the nasal passage is open.

* Phlegm in throat:

This also results in difficult breathing, resulting in crying. Often a distinctive noise can be heard with each breath.

* General aching:

Generalised body ache with agitation is seen in flu and early stages of some infectious maladies, and this can result in continuous crying.

* Habitual cry:

Some babies cry without any real cause, resulting in the parents agony. Many a times a doctor is called in for help.

* Nappy rash:--

A firm, wet nappy that is kept for a long time results in this conditon. A rash can also be due to some hypersensitive reaction to the fabric of the diaper. When the rash begins, it results in discomfort and baby becomes sleepless and cries. All other skin lesions like eczema, ecthyma , candidiasis etc also results in the same symptoms.

* Ear ache:

Ear contamination is common in wet climates. The infection may extend from the alimentary canal and can result in tear of ear drum causing seepage of pus. Earache frequently becomes worse at night when lying down. The child will become edgy and may not permit you to stroke the ear. Some brood with earache rub the sore ear often.

* Colic:

When the baby cries nonstop, most of us diagnose it as colic. This problem is still a topic for deliberation because the exact origins of colic are not known, and identification is also tough to confirm. Colic may be associated with rumbling and expansion of the abdomen. The child often recovering (in mood at least) when lying on belly. Some children will not allow you to feel the tummy.If the nursling cries endlessly, call in your GP.

* Infections:

All infections cause some kind of pain or irritation, normally resulting in tears. Infection may be anywhere in the body. and is Usually linked with fever, soreness and swelling.

* Reactions to particular food:

It is said that one man's food is a different man's toxin. Some food stuffs can produce adverse reactions. Allergy is obvious in the form of painfulness, shallow breathing,intestinal symptons and constant crying.

* Hard excreta:

Constipated children with hard feces may cry when they get the urge excrete. Some children may hesitate to excrete because of pain .

* Gastro esophagial response:

Here baby cries and regurgitaties food after ingestion. If this lasts it may be due to gastroesophageal reaction. This is due to failure of the lower part of throat to close after food, causing regurgitation from the stomach. It is awkward to identify this state, but can be confirmed by giving antireflux treatments.

* Dentition:

During dentition baby becomes restless with sobbing. Often connected with abdominal troubles and diarrhoea.

Uncommon reasons for crying:

* Obstruction of the bowel:

Bowel obstruction is associated with intense pain and vomiting. Baby's abdomen is expanded with grumbling sound. Baby is constipated with absence of flatus.

* Septicemia:

Invasion of microbial micro organisms in to the lifeblood is called septicemia. Fever is connected with this problem.

* Torsion of testes in boys:

When a baby boy cries uninterruptedly his scrotum ought to be observed. Torsion of the testes produces excruciating pain which will worsen by touching the affected area. When the testes is pressed upwards pain is relieved.If this is not treated properly it can lead to permanent injury.

* Meningitis:--

Initially there may not be a high temperature, and for this reason, a howling baby with a vacant gaze and irritability must not be ignored. Fontanelles is swollen. Neck rigidity and fits may appear postponed.

* Retention of urine:

Children with retention of urine will have excruciating pain, making them very restless.

* Major injuries:

Major injury to any parts of the body results in pain. Occasionally children will fall while being carried and this may result in a head injury. Head injuries are linked with reflux, unsettled stomach, and convulsions.

Important:

Be assured that most of these latter causes are rare indeed. If your baby is crying, it is most likely one of the common causes.

Even if you can't work out why your baby is crying, don't jump to unnecessary conclusions until you have seen a doctor.

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