The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Shaken Baby Syndrome may include:
List of 27 Shaken Baby Syndrome Symptoms
Note that Shaken Baby Syndrome symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Shaken Baby Syndrome signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Symptoms may include changes in behavior, irritability, lethargy, loss of consciousness, pale or bluish skin, vomiting, and convulsions. Although there usually are no outward physical signs of trauma, there may be broken, injured, or dislocated bones and injuries to the neck and spine. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Shaken Baby Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Shaken Baby Syndrome" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Shaken Baby Syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Shaken Baby Syndrome signs or Shaken Baby Syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Shaken Baby Syndrome symptoms.
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