Fussiness: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Fussiness

Children born with beta thalassemia major will have symptoms early in life including: Being pale, Fussy Having a poor appetite, Having many infections. [omicsonline.org]

They include: Poor growth and development Pale skin Feeding problems Diarrhea Irritability, fussiness Fevers Enlarged abdomen from enlarged spleen The symptoms of beta thalassemia [stanfordchildrens.org]

Symptoms: Symptoms of Cooley’s anemia that a parent may notice include fussiness, poor appetite, and increased infections. [medigoo.com]

Otitis Media

Young children with otitis media may be irritable, fussy, or have problems feeding or sleeping. Older children may complain about pain and fullness in the ear. [medicinenet.com]

On day 5, he became fussy and woke up crying several times during the night. [nejm.org]

The following behaviors in children often mean they have AOM: fits of fussiness and intense crying (in infants) clutching the ear while wincing in pain (in toddlers) complaining [healthline.com]

Tick Paralysis

On May 14, Amanda Lewis said her daughter, Evelyn, became fussy after her bath and was refusing to stand up. [abc11.com]

She was a little fussy last night and I ended up sleeping in bed with her all night. ‘This morning she was having a hard time standing. [metro.co.uk]

She was a little fussy last night and I ended up sleeping in bed with her all night.” “This morning she was having a hard time standing. [foxnews.com]

Hydrocephalus

Signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus in babies and children can include: fussiness tiredness poor appetite vomiting eyes that stay looking down slowed development Babies younger [kidshealth.org]

[…] consciousness Problems walking Confusion Problems with urine control Memory problems Tremors Problems swallowing Symptoms in infants may be: Feeding problems Slow development Fussiness [winchesterhospital.org]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

An instrument to measure EI and DESR which demarcates them from irritability and other emotional symptoms could improve the accuracy of diagnostic criteria for ADHD. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

For the safety outcomes, according to drug ranks, LDX was more likely to cause sleep disorders (39%) as well as loss of appetite (65%) and behavior problems such as irritability [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Most common are: loss of appetite, weight loss, sleeping disorders, irritability, headache. These side effects are well-known and documented in the literature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bacterial Meningitis

In babies younger than 12 months, early symptoms include: Being fussy or cranky, even when held Refusing to eat, or eating poorly A high or low temperature Throwing up Rash [merckmanuals.com]

Your child is more fussy or sleepy than usual. You have questions or concerns about your child's condition or care. [drugs.com]

Constipation

Signs of constipation in infants and children may include: Being very fussy and spitting up more often (infants) Difficulty passing stools or seeming uncomfortable Hard, dry [nlm.nih.gov]

They may also be fussy and cry when having a bowel movement. [healthline.com]

[…] if: An infant younger than 2 months is constipated Non-breastfeeding infants go 3 days without having a bowel movement (call right away if there is vomiting or irritability [nlm.nih.gov]

Urea Cycle Disorder

You’ll notice symptoms in the first couple of days: Fussy Sleepy or sluggish Can’t feed Vomits Low body temperature Problems with posture Seizures Fast breathing that becomes [webmd.com]

Kawasaki Disease

[…] and/or fussiness Less common: abdominal pain, joint pain The exact cause of Kawasaki disease is unknown. [chop.edu]

Irritability. Other symptoms that may develop include: Joint pain. Diarrhea. Low energy. Peeling skin on hands or feet. [healthlinkbc.ca]

Tolan, A 9-Month-Old Infant With Fever and Fussiness, Clinical Pediatrics, 52, 8, (774), (2013). Xiaohui Zhang and Hernani D. [doi.org]

Bronchiolitis

[…] if your baby is: having trouble breathing or is breathing faster than normal. making a high-pitched whistling sound when he or she breathes, also called wheezing. acting fussy [jamanetwork.com]

They seem fussy and anxious and can become dehydrated because of vomiting and difficulty with drinking. A fever usually is present but not always. [msdmanuals.com]

Pneumococcal Meningitis

Symptoms of pneumococcal meningitis: Fever, usually high Drowsiness, impaired consciousness Irritability, fussiness, agitation Severe headache Vomiting Stiff neck Pain on [meningitis.ca]

In children, the conjugate vaccine may cause mild fever, fussiness, and decreased appetite. [nfid.org]

Other symptoms that may accompany otitis media include sleeplessness, fever and irritability. Who should get pneumococcal disease vaccine? [nfid.org]

Iron Deficiency Anemia

They may seem more fussy or irritable. [seattlechildrens.org]

Babies and small children who have anemia may: Be fussy. Have a short attention span. Grow more slowly than normal. [uwhealth.org]

Irritability. Dizziness. Pale skin. Craving substances that are not food ( pica ). In particular, a craving for ice can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia. [cham.org]

Meningitis

Babies may have a more gradual illness - refusal to eat, sleepier than usual, and fussy. [healthcentral.com]

They may include: Fever Fussiness or constant crying Refusing to eat Difficulty wakening. How is meningitis diagnosed? [wechu.org]

Confusion Joint aches or pains Drowsiness Seizures Symptoms for children may include: Fever High-pitched cry Pale, blotchy skin color Not wanting to eat Vomiting Fretful and fussy [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Lead Poisoning in Children

Symptoms, when they do occur, may include: Headache Stomach ache or cramps Weight loss Constipation or diarrhea Fussiness or crankiness Trouble sleeping Signs of severe lead [nationwidechildrens.org]

Symptoms of lead poisoning can be vague: stomach pain, fussiness, trouble concentrating, and loss of appetite could be due to many things besides lead. [poison.org]

Additional features may be reading disabilities, irritability, and tendency toward aggressive behavior and delinquency later in life. [symptoma.com]

Brain Concussion

-- Increased fussiness, agitation or irritability. -- Lack of interest in nursing or eating. -- Unusual sensitivity to light or sound. [livestrong.com]

irritability, tearfulness or feeling down Sensitive to light and sound Suffer from cloudy thinking If these sequelae exist then bed rest is not necessary, but it is good [braininjury-explanation.com]

Signs may include: lethargy and listlessness irritability changing sleeping patterns altered appetite walking or standing unsteadily, or any signs of balance and dizziness [medicalnewstoday.com]

Osteomyelitis

These are common symptoms of osteomyelitis: Fever Fussiness or irritability Tiredness The following may happen in the area of the infected bone: Tenderness or pain Not using [urmc.rochester.edu]

Call the healthcare provider if your child has any of the following: Fever Fussiness or irritability Tiredness Also call the provider if your child has any of these in the [urmc.rochester.edu]

Hemophilus Meningitis

Some children may have a fever or experience drowsiness, fussiness, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent crying and loss of appetite. [immunizebc.ca]

Some children may have a fever or experience drowsiness, fussiness, persistent crying and loss of appetite. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol ® ) or ibuprofen* (e.g. [healthlinkbc.ca]

Folate-Deficiency Anemia

If untreated and severe, they become tired and fussy. They may be dizzy. They may have pale lips and skin. And they may not be interested in eating and lose weight. [fairview.org]

High folic acid dosage causes: Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Rash Sleep disorders Irritability Confusion Nausea Upset stomach Behavioral changes Seizures Due to anemia, you may [gleneaglesglobalhospitals.com]

Folate-deficiency anemia causes symptoms that are common for all types of anemia, like fatigue, irritability, headaches, diminished concentration ability, dyspnea, and palpitations [symptoma.com]

Head Trauma

[…] consciousness, even briefly; or if a child of any age has any of these symptoms: won't stop crying complains of head and neck pain (younger or nonverbal children may be more fussy [kidshealth.org]

Vomiting, irritability, or drowsiness that continues for more than 6 hours Loss of consciousness Inability to move or feel part of the body Inability to recognize people or [merckmanuals.com]

[…] problems concentrating, thinking, or making decisions difficulty with coordination or balance (such as being unable to catch a ball or other easy tasks) feeling anxious or irritable [kidshealth.org]

Agitated Depression

During the acute phase, the patients evidenced psychomotor agitation and irritability, often experiencing a sudden, overwhelming urge to commit suicide. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Who irritated you? - מי עצבן אותך? [open.spotify.com]

Psychiatr Clin North Am 1999;22:547-64): inner psychic tension (irritability), psychomotor agitation, and racing/crowded thoughts. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intestinal Malrotation

Other symptoms of malrotation and volvulus can include: a swollen abdomen that's tender to the touch diarrhea and/or bloody poop (or sometimes no poop at all) fussiness or [kidshealth.org]

Babies with malrotation or volvulus usually show the following symptoms: Abdominal cramps caused when the bowel tries to push food past the blocked portion Being fussy or [news-medical.net]

[…] with cramping might: pull up the legs and cry stop crying suddenly behave normally for 15 to 30 minutes repeat this behavior when the next cramp happens Infants also may be fussy [kidshealth.org]

Hyperpyrexia

In children with fever, accompanying symptoms such as lethargy, fussiness, poor appetite, sore throat, cough, ear pain, vomiting, and diarrhea are important to relay to your [webmd.com]

Mild pain (1 to 4) : The baby is a little fussy and clings to you a little but responds when you try to comfort him or her. [northshore.org]

) R68.1 Nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancy Excessive crying of infant Irritable infant Excludes: neonatal cerebral irritability ( P91.3 ) teething syndrome ( K00.7 [apps.who.int]

Premenstrual Syndrome

Emotional aspects include mood swings, irritability, and depression. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Vitamin B6: Vitamin B6 has been shown to improve symptoms of bloating, headache, breast pain, depression, and irritability. [lifeextension.com]

A condition characterized by nervousness, irritability, emotional instability, anxiety, depression, and possibly headaches, edema, and mastalgia, occurring during the 7 to [health.am]

Scurvy

She says cases of scurvy are rare and isolated, but she does see very small numbers of children with vitamin C deficiency, which is generally related to "very fussy eating [bbc.com]

‘Ryan became a fussy eater about six months ago,’ Sonami tells us. ‘He used to eat everything before but since he has started talking he has become more and more fussy. [metro.co.uk]

[…] eating – some fussy eaters will not eat fruits and vegetables. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

Dysthymic Disorder

In children, dysthymia may present as irritable mood, and a duration of symptoms of only one year is required to make the diagnosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] have met criteria for a major depressive episode during the first 2 years or have ever met criteria for a manic, mixed, or hypo manic episode.3 In children, mood may be irritable [mdedge.com]

This can present itself as lack of motivation, irritability, anhedonia, insomnia, hypersomnia etc. [youtube.com]

Hypoglycemia

An infant presented with short history of jaundice and irritability, examination showed soft hepatomegaly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Irritability, nervousness. Unsteadiness. Nightmares, bad dreams, restless sleep. You might pass out if your hypoglycemia is not treated. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Symptoms Early warning signs and symptoms Early signs and symptoms of diabetic hypoglycemia include: Shakiness Dizziness Sweating Hunger Irritability or moodiness Anxiety [mayoclinic.org]

Intussusception

Your child may: Act fussy. Vomit often. Have severe belly pain and cramping that last from 1 to 5 minutes. [myhealth.alberta.ca]

Your child is irritable, fussy, and crying more than usual. Your child is eating and drinking less than usual. Your child is urinating less than usual. [drugs.com]

Neonates may be fussy and parents may complain of feeding difficulties, intermittent apnea, or even failure to thrive. [ahcmedia.com]

Insomnia

It is associated with daytime symptoms such as irritability and fatigue. The February 20, 2013, issue of JAMA includes an article about insomnia. [doi.org]

Irritability, depression, or anxiety. Poor concentration and focus. Being uncoordinated, an increase in errors or accidents. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Nonrestorative sleep—individuals feel that sleep is unrefreshing or of poor quality Daytime fatigue and/or sleepiness Difficulty concentrating and remembering Changes in mood—irritability [doi.org]

Abdominal Bloating

METHODS: The terms bloating, distension, functional bowel, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and diarrhoea were searched on MEDLINE up to 2006. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

AIMS: To investigate the relationship between irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, obesity and abdominal muscle strength in patients whose primary complaint is visible [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gender role in irritable bowel syndrome: A comparison of irritable bowel syndrome module (Rome III) between male and female patients. [jnmjournal.org]

Tetanus

Other side effects include fussiness, tiredness, poor appetite, and vomiting. [floridahealth.gov]

Neonates may be irritable and have poor sucking ability or difficulty swallowing. [emedicinehealth.com]

Other mild problems (feeling tired, decreased appetite, vomiting, fussiness) may occur one to three days after the shot. [emedicinehealth.com]