What Causes Excessive Crying And Shrieking By An Infant?

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2015

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Question : ny 2 week old baby cries and shrieks while sleeping. she does it for like a minute and continues sleeping. What is wrong with her?

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cries

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Middle of the night shrieking in an otherwise healthy baby could be due to reflux or milk protein allergy. In the case of reflux, occasionally medication is needed for a short period of time to relieve the discomfort. In the case of milk-protein allergy, often a change in the milk being used can help.
I recommend discussing these possibilities with your doctor so the correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment plan implemented.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar