Patient's question:
My son is now 17 months old. He has a very stubborn temperament and is also very prone to crying. He cries if things don't go his way. Because I spend less time with him, he is very scared when he sees me. Besides my parents, he cries if anyone else tries to hug him. I wonder if he is missing something internally.Doctor's answer:
The information conveyed by a baby's crying is multifaceted and can be categorized into three types: physiological needs, psychological responses, and pathological states. These three types of crying are different, and we should pay attention to distinguishing them.1. Physiological Needs for Crying:
The main reasons include a wet or dirty diaper, it being time for milk, thirst, being too hot or too cold (cold hands and feet), too much noise, too bright or too dark.
2. Psychological Needs for Crying:
Some clingy, scared, or difficult-to-labor babies often have crying related to psychological needs. The crying in this case is relatively softer, and the baby may stare at the adult or stretch out their hands, indicating they just want a hug or someone to play with them.
Pathological Crying:
If a baby's crying is sharper and more intense than usual, or if they clench their fists, kick their legs, and are restless, no matter how you hold them, the crying won't stop. In this case, you should be alert to pathological causes.