Question
Is it a disease if my baby cries at night?
Answer
Baby night crying can be categorized into two types: physiological and pathological. Physiological crying is a way for babies to express their emotions and needs, which may be due to hunger, cold or heat, fear, or bad dreams. In such cases, parents only need to soothe the baby, who will then return to a calm state. Pathological crying, on the other hand, is caused by pain or discomfort from diseases such as fever, eczema, rickets, oral ulcers, worm infections, and intussusception. When a baby cries suddenly at night without a clear reason, parents should first consider physiological causes, followed by pathological factors, and seek medical attention if necessary.