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Assessing the irritable infant (part 1). Dr Krystyna de Lange Australia, The Good GP 2019

Dr Pamela Douglas14th of Jan 202417th of Jan 2024

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In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Krystyna de Lange, General Practitioner with a special interest in maternal and infant medicine on the assessment of irritable infants. Dr de Lange covers the definition of the crying or unsettled baby, the prevalence and variability across cultures and assessing the irritable infant. We also explore the factors that may cause an irritable infant and the medical conditions to consider when assessing the infant. Dr Krystyna de Lange is a practicing GP with a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRANZCOG), Diploma of Child Health (DCH) and Certificate in Emergency Medicine (EMC).

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Managing the irritable infant (part 2). Dr Krystyna de Lange Australia, The Good GP 2019

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In the second episode with Dr Krystyna de Lange, the Good GP discusses the management of irritable infants.

In this episode, Dr de Lange explains:

  • The historical treatments in irritable infancy
  • How colic and reflux fit into the picture of managing an irritable infant
  • Feeding issues and food intolerances/allergies, and
  • The recommended approach to managing irritable infants. Dr Krystyna de Lange is a practicing GP with a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRANZCOG), Diploma of Child Health (DCH) and Certificate in Emergency Medicine (EMC).

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