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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
The majority of patients with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are asymptomatic. SIDS condition happens sudden and fast so the infants does not show much of the symptoms. Sudden infant death syndrome is mostly referred to the all unexpected infant deaths.
The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
History and Symptoms
- The majority of patients with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are asymptomatic.
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- The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
- Symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
History
Patients with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) may have a positive history of:
- Infant who might be put in prone position sleep right after feeding
- Unremarkable checks of the baby during sleep but the infant might be found dead
- Some parents says that their babies “were not themselves” in the hours before death
- Some parents says that the infant may have had diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue 2 weeks prior to death of the baby
- Brain stem anomalies may be detected in some patients
- Genetic mutations
- Cardiac ion channel defects
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) include:
- Cyanosis in 50-60% of the patients
- Breathing difficulties in 50% of the patients
- Abnormal limb movements in 35% of the patients
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) prior to death include: