3-Month-Old Cried Day and Night; Parents Panicked as Even Doctors Missed the Problem — Real Cause Finally Identified

For new parents, understanding a baby’s unexplained crying can be extremely stressful. In many cases, the actual medical condition remains hidden, leading to misdiagnosis and prolonged suffering for both the child and the family. A recent case shared by pediatrician Dr. Pavan Mandaviya highlights one such situation where a three-month-old infant cried continuously for weeks, yet several doctors failed to discover the real issue.

Baby Cried Continuously for a Month

According to Dr. Mandaviya’s account on Instagram, a mother brought her three-month-old child to his OPD after the baby had been crying almost non-stop for an entire month. Initially, the baby cried only at night, but gradually the crying extended throughout the day, leaving the parents exhausted and anxious.

Three Pediatricians, But No Correct Diagnosis

The worried parents consulted three different pediatricians. Each time, they were told that the baby was suffering from colic pain or gas trouble, and were prescribed medicines accordingly. However, despite multiple treatments, the child’s condition remained unchanged. The baby continued to cry relentlessly and showed no signs of relief.

It Was Not Colic Pain, But Infant Reflux

When the parents finally visited Dr. Mandaviya, a detailed history and examination revealed that the baby was not suffering from colic at all. The actual cause was Infant Reflux, a condition where stomach milk and acid flow back upwards due to an underdeveloped esophageal sphincter in infants.

This acid reflux causes burning, discomfort, and irritability — leading to persistent crying.

Treatment Brought Immediate Improvement

Once the correct diagnosis was made and the appropriate treatment was started, the child began showing dramatic improvement.
The baby:

• Cried much less
• Started feeding more comfortably
• Slept peacefully at night
• Became active and playful
• Gradually began gaining weight

The parents, who were mentally and physically drained, finally found relief.

Why Infant Reflux Happens

Dr. Mandaviya explained that infant reflux is extremely common.
In newborns, the sphincter muscle between the stomach and food pipe is not fully developed. As a result:

• Milk comes back up
• Stomach acid reaches the throat
• The baby experiences burning and irritability

Most children naturally outgrow this problem by 12 to 18 months, as the sphincter becomes stronger.

How Parents Can Identify Infant Reflux

According to experts, parents can differentiate between colic pain and reflux through simple signs:

Colic Pain:

• Baby cries intensely once a day, usually in the evening.

Infant Reflux:

• Baby is irritable throughout the day
• Vomits or spits up after feeding
• Crying increases when the baby is laid down
• Feeding becomes difficult

Recognizing these signs early can help parents seek proper treatment.

Disclaimer:

This report is based solely on information shared in an Instagram reel by Dr. Pavan Mandaviya. Navbharat Times does not guarantee the accuracy of the medical details provided.