My child is 1 year and 2 months old. Just now, they suddenly stopped breathing while crying.

Patient's question:

, breathing, the whole body became stiff and convulsed, hands clenched tightly, face turned purple, my mom pinched his navel for about 2 to 3 minutes before he could breathe again, and then he cried softly. After that, he gradually recovered and felt very tired, so he went to sleep. I would like to ask the doctor what the symptoms are?

Doctor's answer:

Analysis of the condition: This is because the baby is crying too hard. Many babies have this situation when they are young, so there is no need to worry too much.
Suggestions for treatment: Because the child encounters anger, fear, pain, or minor injuries, it can cause rapid emotional changes, leading to respiratory pause, cyanosis of the lips and mouth, and even generalized rigidity, loss of consciousness, and convulsions. These symptoms will quickly recover afterward. Generally, the episode lasts less than 1 minute, but in severe cases, it can last up to 3 minutes. This symptom is most common in children aged 6 months to 2 years, gradually improving and resolving by the age of 4 to 5 years.

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