Why do babies cry?
Dec 05, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ma Yan
Introduction
Babies cry mainly because they cannot speak and can only express their needs through crying. Crying commonly occurs when babies need companionship or are hungry, thirsty, or need to urinate or defecate. Additionally, physical discomfort such as intestinal gas or enteritis can also cause significant crying. If the crying persists and does not subside, prompt medical evaluation and treatment are necessary to avoid delaying diagnosis and care.
Babies cry mainly because they cannot speak and can only express their needs through crying. Infant crying can be divided into physiological and pathological types, as detailed below:
1. Physiological Crying
Babies may cry to release emotions when they need companionship or feel insecure. Additionally, crying often occurs when babies are hungry, thirsty, or need diaper changes after urination or bowel movements, or when the surrounding temperature is too high, making them feel overheated. Once parents promptly address these issues and comfort the baby, the crying usually stops.
2. Pathological Crying
Sometimes, crying is caused by physical discomfort, such as intestinal gas, lactose intolerance, colds, or gastroenteritis. Discomfort from these conditions can lead to persistent and intense crying. If the crying persists and does not improve, timely medical evaluation and treatment are necessary to avoid delaying diagnosis and care.
There are many potential causes of infant crying. Determining the underlying cause requires careful observation of various symptoms, and medical attention should be sought when necessary for proper management and treatment.
