Irritability in Children
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Symptoms depend on the cause of the irritability. The healthcare provider may ask:
if there is a known cause
how the child is acting
when it began
how long it has been going on
whether it is constant or comes and goes
what the child's usual response to problems or pain is
if anything makes the child better or worse
if it occurs only at certain times of the day
if there are any other symptoms, such as fever, stomach upset, pulling on the ear, pain, injury, depression, sadness, or poor development
if there is any history of any other illnesses, conditions, allergies, or surgeries
what medications the child takes, if any
Other questions may be asked about the child's eating, drinking, and sleeping habits, and activity level.
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