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Irritability in Children

Symptoms & Signs

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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