Frequent crying
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Frequent crying is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of three conditions: Depression, Anxiety, and Speech delays.
For kids diagnosed with Depression, Frequent crying is one of three symptoms related to Depressed Responses according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Depressed Responses among kids with Depression are:
For kids diagnosed with Anxiety, Frequent crying is one of four symptoms related to Fear and Panic according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Fear and Panic among kids with Anxiety are:
For kids diagnosed with Speech delays, Frequent crying is one of two symptoms related to Outburts and Mumbling according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Outburts and Mumbling among kids with Speech delays are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Frequent crying
When parents mention Frequent crying they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Crying | Often | 167 mentions |
| Vomiting | Sometimes | 8 mentions |
| Itching | Sometimes | 6 mentions |
| Sadness | Sometimes | 6 mentions |
| Screaming | Sometimes | 5 mentions |
| Angry behavior | Sometimes | 4 mentions |
| Being irritable | Sometimes | 4 mentions |
| Coughing | Sometimes | 4 mentions |
| Not eating (during meals) | Sometimes | 4 mentions |
| Separation anxiety | Sometimes | 4 mentions |
Characteristics of Frequent crying
Frequent crying starts at the following ages...
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How common is Frequent crying?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 24.09% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Frequent crying.
Percentage of kids with Frequent crying by year of age
This is based on a survey of 2109 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Frequent crying “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 2% | 23 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 11% | 113 mentions |
| Weekly | 16% | 173 mentions |
| Monthly | 12% | 130 mentions |
| Annually | 6% | 62 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 13% | 139 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 36 mentions |
| Never | 36% | 381 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 5% | 96 mentions |
| Severe | 6% | 117 mentions |
| Moderate | 14% | 294 mentions |
| Mild | 23% | 482 mentions |
| Not at All | 53% | 1118 mentions |
Care of Frequent crying
Parents mention the following approaches to caring for Frequent crying
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Therapy / Counseling | Neutral 3.2 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
| 2Medication (general) | Neutral 2.9 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Less common approaches...
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Antibiotics (unspecified) | Very Positive 5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Breathing treatments | Very Positive 5 of 5 | Read 1 comments |
| 3Humidifier | Very Positive 5 of 5 | Read 1 comments |
| 4Change in diet | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Ear tubes | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 1 comments |
| 6Exposure therapy | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 7Nebulizer / breathing machine | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 8Cream / Lotion (unspecified) | Neutral 3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 9Meditation | Neutral 3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 10Ointment (general) | Neutral 3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |