What Causes Severe Crying Of An Infant For Long Post Vaccination?

Posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2015

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Wed, 15 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : hi doc my baby 4 months old is crying loud at night n refusing to get feed. as she underwent bcg dose a day before is it common to hv such behaviour or if thr is a stomach infection. let us know what to do.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Irritable behaviour is common but not feeding well worries me

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

It is not unusual for a child to suffer from pain or discomfort after an episode of vaccination. It is quite common for the child to be crying aloud and may occasionally suffer from fever too. But since the child is not feeding well, it might be worthwhile to get the child evaluated by your pediatrician.

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Dr. Diptanshu Das

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

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 minutes later)

she is not getting feeded but in night she was refusing to hv milk.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You may wait and watch depending on the severity of the problem

Detailed Answer:
In such a scenario, you may wait and watch but if the child becomes lethargic and does not feed well, you will have to take her to a doctor.

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

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 minute later)

ok thanks

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
In case you found my answer to be helpful, I would request you to close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.

Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das

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