My son is 22 months old. Recently, he doesn't like to eat and often cries, especially at night.

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Crying comes in two types: one is physiological crying. This is an instinctive response and a way for babies to express their emotions and needs. It may be caused by hunger, temperature changes, being startled, or having nightmares. In this case, parents only need to calmly soothe the baby to help it calm down.
The other type is pathological crying, which should be taken seriously. Any illness that causes pain, itching, or discomfort in the baby can lead to restlessness and crying. Examples include fever, eczema, rickets, oral herpes, pinworm infection, and intussusception. If a baby cries at night for no apparent reason, parents should first consider physiological causes, then explore pathological factors, and seek medical attention promptly if necessary.