Weak Crying: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Weak Crying

Intrauterine growth retardation, weak cry, and foot deformities were the earliest symptoms of SMARD1. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

At birth, infants with SMARD1 are often noted to have a weak cry, inspiratory stridor, feeding difficulties, and congenital contractures, especially foot deformities. [genedx.com]

Early features of this condition are difficult and noisy breathing, especially when inhaling; a weak cry; problems feeding; and recurrent episodes of pneumonia. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Prader-Willi Syndrome

RESULTS: Fourteen boys and six girls presented with hypotonia, poor responsiveness, feeding difficulty, and infrequent, weak crying. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Babies born with PWS have poor muscle tone and a weak cry. They initially are slow feeders and appear undernourished. The feeding problems improve after infancy. [urmc.rochester.edu]

CONCLUSIONS: Neonates with Prader-Willi syndrome in Asia have hypotonia, poor responsiveness, feeding difficulty, infrequent and weak crying, genital hypoplasia, and characteristic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fatal Infantile Hypertonic Myofibrillar Myopathy

cry IMPORTANT NOTE: NIH does not independently verify information submitted to the GTR; it relies on submitters to provide information that is accurate and not misleading [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

cry - Apneic episodes - Respiratory failure Skeletal - Contractures (variable) [mnglabs.com]

Weak cry MedGen UID: 65892 • Concept ID: C0234860 • Finding Neck muscle weakness MedGen UID: 66808 • Concept ID: C0240479 • Finding Decreased strength of the neck musculature [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Congenital Slow-Channel Myasthenic Syndrome Type 4A

She was noted to be floppy with a weak cry and had feeding difficulties. [jci.org]

[…] suck and cry Reduced movements Difficulties in feeding and swallowing Breathing difficulties Children and adults Late walking May struggle with sport, exertion or activities [myaware.org]

[…] of cry and lack of facial expression: 50%  Limitation of EOM &Ptosis: 15% 25.  Respiratory insufficiency : Uncommon  Weakness becomes progressively worse in the first [slideshare.net]

Familial Infantile Myasthenia

cry, a decreased gag reflex, and hypotonia. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

Presenting symptoms include constipation, lethargy, a weak cry, poor feeding and dehydration. [aafp.org]

Understand the need to suspect infant botulism in an infant younger than 6 months of age who has signs and symptoms such as constipation, listlessness, poor feeding, weak [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome

At birth, he presented with a weak cry, hypotonia, joint contractures, and facial deformity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Feeding difficulties, a weak cry, and general muscle hypotonia with or without ptosis can be observed in infancy. [mgz-muenchen.de]

Generalized weakness, a weak cry, and hypotonia are evident at birth. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]

X-linked Distal Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3

[…] cough Weak cry Progressive weakness of muscles used to chew and swallow Poor muscle tone “Frog-leg” posture when lying Severe muscle weakness on both sides of body Progressive [togetherinsma.com]

cry (similar to type I SMA ) Early diaphragmatic palsy → elevation of the right or both hemidiaphragms → Early onset of respiratory distress Progressive distal weakness → [amboss.com]

weak cry and floppy limbs; consequently, the condition is usually apparent at or even before birth. [en.wikipedia.org]

Distal Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3

cry (similar to type I SMA ) Early diaphragmatic palsy → elevation of the right or both hemidiaphragms → Early onset of respiratory distress Progressive distal weakness → [amboss.com]

Babies typically have generalized muscle weakness, a weak cry and breathing distress. [mda.org]

Infantile Botulism

A 3-month-old male infant was admitted to the University Hospital of Los Andes with a history of constipation, weak crying, poor feeding, flaccidity and later bilateral ptosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The clinical manifestations of infant botulism include descending paralysis, constipation (which may precede other symptoms), hypotonia, lethargy, weak sucking, weak crying [symptoma.com]

Symptoms of infant botulism include: Constipation Weakness Feeding difficulties Dropping Anorexia Irritability Weak cry If you would like to contribute to Cole's recovery [abc15.com]

Intestinal Botulism

Infants with botulism appear sluggish or inactive, feed poorly, are constipated, and have a weak cry and poor muscle tone. [healthvermont.gov]

The symptoms of infant botulism include constipation, loss of appetite, weak suck, weak cry and muscle weakness including poor head control. [health.nsw.gov.au]

The classic symptoms include: Drooping eyelids, seeing double or blurry vision Dry mouth, slurred speech or trouble talking Trouble breathing Muscle weakness or paralysis [healthvermont.gov]

Botulism

The symptoms of infant botulism include constipation, loss of appetite, weak suck, weak cry and muscle weakness including poor head control. [health.nsw.gov.au]

This can be followed by: reduced facial expressions poor feeding (weak suck) weak cry lethargy floppiness. [health.govt.nz]

Later symptoms include: trouble swallowing saliva, which causes excessive drooling generalised muscle weakness breathing difficulties. [health.govt.nz]

Food-Borne Botulism

In infants, symptoms include constipation, a flat facial expression, poor feeding, a weak cry, decreased movement, trouble swallowing, excessive drooling, muscle weakness, [kidshealth.org]

Infants with botulism appear lethargic, feed poorly, are constipated, have a weak cry and poor muscle tone. How soon after exposure would symptoms develop? [health.ny.gov]

Symptoms in an infant include lethargy, poor appetite, constipation, drooling, drooping eyelids, a weak cry, and paralysis. [foodborneillness.com]

Inhalational Botulism

An infant with botulism may appear lethargic, feed poorly, be constipated, and have a weak cry and poor muscle tone; the baby may appear "floppy," like a rag doll, unable [epi.publichealth.nc.gov]

cry, generalized muscular weakness ("floppy baby") and hypoventilation; half have upper airway obstruction and cranial nerve palsies ( Pediatr Neurol 2005;32:193 ) Has been [pathologyoutlines.com]

They are constipated, and have a weak cry and poor muscle tone. If not treated, the above symptoms may lead to paralysis of the arms, legs, trunk and lung muscles. [dph.illinois.gov]

Congenital Laryngeal Web

The patient had weak crying after birth and stridor was noticed from one month old. [jstage.jst.go.jp]

The presenting symptoms included weak cry, stridor, airway obstruction, and difficulty breathing. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Conclusions：There is a need for alertness regarding the neonatus exhibiting hoarseness and weak crying. [authorea.com]

Transient Neonatal Myasthenia Gravis

Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis was made based on maternal history and clinical findings of poor muscle tone, weak suck, and weak cry. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Many will have a weak cry, facial diparesis, lack of facial expression, feeding difficulties, and mild respiratory distress. [mhmedical.com]

Clinical findings include diffuse weakness, hypotonia, weak cry, poor feeding, constipation, and occasionally respiratory distress. The onset is fairly rapid. [academlib.com]

Neonatal Myasthenia

Several hours after birth the baby exhibited hypotonia, lack of facial expression, a weak cry and feeble limb movements. [nejm.org]

Transient neonatal MG manifests as hypotonia, feeding difficulties, weak cry, facial diplegia and respiratory difficulties in affected neonates. [orpha.net]

Many will have a weak cry, facial diparesis, lack of facial expression, feeding difficulties, and mild respiratory distress. [accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com]

Wound Botulism

[…] to control the head Drooling Droopy eyelids Irritability Fatigue Issues with feeding or nursing Weak cry Paralysis Seeking Medical Attention If you believe that you or a loved [availclinical.com]

Infants with botulism appear lethargic, feed poorly, are constipated, have a weak cry and poor muscle tone. How soon after exposure would symptoms develop? [health.ny.gov]

Other symptoms of botulism can include: flat facial expression poor feeding (weak sucking) weak cry decreased movement trouble swallowing with excessive drooling muscle weakness [m.kidshealth.org]

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 4

Hypotonia (“floppy” baby) “Frog legs” Feeding difficulties Weak sucking Tongue fluttering Weak cry Lack of motor development or delay in motor milestones Lack of reflexes [luriechildrens.org]

In infants, the most common demographic affected, this classically manifests as difficulties sitting and rolling, assuming a frog-leg position, a weak cry, and increased respiratory [radiopaedia.org]

→ paradoxical breathing Diminished or absent deep tendon reflexes Severe bulbar palsy Respiratory failure Atrophy and fasciculations in the tongue Weak cry and cough Inability [amboss.com]

Adult Spinal Muscular Atrophy

They include severe weakness or 'floppiness', poor head control, weak cry and cough, and difficulty with swallowing and feeding. [rch.org.au]

In infants, the most common demographic affected, this classically manifests as difficulties sitting and rolling, assuming a frog-leg position, having a weak cry, and having [radiopaedia.org]

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

Papillomas are suspected when parents notice hoarseness, a weak cry, or other changes in the child’s voice. [merckmanuals.com]

cry, and syncope. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report on a 24-week premature infant who presented with stridor, weak cry, and hoarseness of voice at age 9 months (corrected age), in whom the diagnosis of RRP was not [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1

They include severe weakness or 'floppiness', poor head control, weak cry and cough, and difficulty with swallowing and feeding. [rch.org.au]

At birth, infants with SMARD1 are often noted to have a weak cry, inspiratory stridor, feeding difficulties, and congenital contractures, especially foot deformities. [genedx.com]

Laryngospasm

Infants with laryngeal webs have a weak cry and biphasic stridor. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Unilateral paralysis usually has a weak cry but airway intervention is only occasionally necessary. The other cord tends to compensate with time. [docraza.tripod.com]

A weak cry or hoarseness can allude to glottic etiologies Precipitating Factors: Parents are often astute in noticing what factors aggravate or decrease their child's stridor [medicine.uiowa.edu]

Atypical Glycine Encephalopathy

She was hypotonic, unable to open her eyes, her pupils were equal and reactive to light, and she had a very weak cry on painful stimuli. [cags.org.ae]

Before death, they go through a period of lethargy, weak crying, generalized hypotonia, and seizures. [nkhcrusaders.com]

The first patient was a 5-day-old girl, born to first cousin parents, who presented with a weak cry, progressive lethargy, poor feeding and hiccough for three days. [cags.org.ae]

Congenital Laryngeal Cyst

C/F: WEAK CRY AT BIRTH RECURRENT CROUP INSPIRATORY OR BIPHASIC STRIDOR DIAGNOSIS: VIDEODIRECT ENDOSCOPY/ FLEXIBLE NASOLARYNGOSCOPY 21. 22. [slideshare.net]

Laryngeal cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any children presenting with stridor, weak cry, or feeding difficulties. Piśmiennictwo 1. [czytelniamedyczna.pl]

In unilateral vocal cord paralysis, the infant's cry is weak and feeble; however, there is usually no respiratory distress. [aafp.org]

Arnold-Chiari Malformation Type 2

Weak cry. Scoliosis. Quadriparesis. Opisthotonic posture. Presentation in childhood or adolescence Syncope. Nystagmus. [patient.info]

cry breathing problems The symptoms of Chiari malformation may resemble other conditions or medical problems. [web.archive.org]

[…] the head area poor feeding and swallowing decreased strength in the arms decreased sensation in the arms and legs rapid, back and forth, eye movement developmental delays weak [web.archive.org]

Neuromuscular Junction Disorder

Clinical findings include diffuse weakness, hypotonia, weak cry, poor feeding, constipation, and occasionally respiratory distress. The onset is fairly rapid. [academlib.com]

Bulbar muscle involvement leads to a weak cry, poor suckling, aspiration and tongue twitches. [lecturio.com]

These infants develop weakness, feeding difficulties, respiratory problems, a weak cry, and facial weakness within the first few hours after birth. [what-when-how.com]

Congenital Myopathy with Excess of Thin Filaments

Signs and symptoms of this condition are apparent in infancy and include feeding and swallowing difficulties, a weak cry, and difficulty with controlling head movements. [malacards.org]

The severe muscle weakness that occurs in actin-accumulation myopathy also affects the muscles used for breathing. [malacards.org]

At birth he weighed 7 lb 11oz, had a weak cry, and was hypotonic. A computedtomography (CT) scan of the head revealed no ab-normalities. [documents.tips]

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

They include severe weakness or 'floppiness', poor head control, weak cry and cough, and difficulty with swallowing and feeding. [rch.org.au]

cry (similar to type I SMA ) Early diaphragmatic palsy → elevation of the right or both hemidiaphragms → Early onset of respiratory distress Progressive distal weakness → [amboss.com]

Larynx Atresia

Laryngeal Web Symptoms Airway obstruction Dysponea Stridor Weak Cry Aphonia dating from birth 14. [slideshare.net]

In unilateral vocal cord paralysis, the infant's cry is weak and feeble; however, there is usually no respiratory distress. [aafp.org]

It is impossible for infants with laryngeal atresia to have an audible cry, however those with tracheal agenesis may have a weak cry and this may help distinguish between [omicsonline.org]

Arnold-Chiari Malformation

cry or speech difficulties Respiratory problems Developmental delays [neurosurgerycnj.com]

Weak cry. Scoliosis. Quadriparesis. Opisthotonic posture. Presentation in childhood or adolescence Syncope. Nystagmus. [patient.info]

[…] strength and/or sensation in the arms and legs Balance and coordination problems Neck stiffness or pain Headache Dizziness Rapid eye movement Poor feeding and swallowing Weak [neurosurgerycnj.com]