3-week-old Male in Pediatrics — Case | General Pediatrics | SMLE Q#797
SMLE Question #797
Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Last updated: February 2026
A 3-week-old male has episodes of inconsolable crying mainly in the evening. Episodes occur 3–5 times per week and last 1–2 hours; he flexes his legs, clenches his fists, and is difficult to soothe. Between episodes, he feeds well and appears healthy, and examination is unremarkable. His mother asks how long this problem will continue. When are these episodes expected to resolve?
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