More commonly associated with babies, adults too can experience this condition that can have various symptoms.

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Soothing your baby. Once the reason for crying has been ascertained, the next step is to come to your baby’s aid. ... Dr Norazlin Kamal Nor is a consultant developmental paediatrician.

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