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Baby holding breath
Hello doctor, my baby is 7 months old and from the past few days I'm observing that everytime I put him on his chair or playing mat to play by himself. He begins to whine or cry and holds his breath just for a second and does it multiple times until and unless I pick him up. When he is in my arms or lap then he doesn't do that. I'm worried. Is something wrong with him or he is doing just to get my attention? Plz help
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It looks like breath holding spells.
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Please make sure you see a pediatrician to initiate Iron supplementation and to rule out other disorders like CHD.
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Might be because of iron deficiency.... You can start on Iron supplements .. use for 3 months once daily...
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Better to have a check up with your pediatrician, breath holding spells are very common but need to eliminate all other possibilities.
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Needs detailed history
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Ma'am breath holding spells can be due to anemia, however the crying episodes may be normal also, please consult a pediatrician.
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CBC,
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Breath Holding spells
More in an emotional child
Important to avoid irritate the baby
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Can be breath holding spells for which anemia is one of the main causes or normal cry
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physical consultation
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Record a video next time it happens and consult pediatrician nearby
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