Table 3.

Diagnostic Criteria for IFCIDS in the context of the patient presented (15)

IFCIDS Patient Characteristics	Patient Characteristics
1–6 months of age (seen less frequently 7–12 months of age)	Patient was 3 months of age
Gender: male predominant (60:40)	Female gender
Paroxysmal fuss, cry patterns which are not easily consoled	The patient’s crying described as not easily consoled.
High intensity, piercing cries are common	Cries are described as high-pitched sounds.
Crying peaks in evenings, but may occur throughout the day.	Crying occurs throughout the day, particularly after feeding
Many episodes of crying as well as long bouts of crying	Many episodes and long bouts of crying
Feeding patterns: breast, formula or mixed	Feeding difficulties: the patient was unable to make a complete seal
Feeding problems common	Feeding difficulties: the patient was unable to make a complete seal
“Pained faces” (facial grimaces) accompany crying	Facial grimacing accompany crying
Body unrest, flailing limbs, raised knees, clenched fists, arching postures, general irritability	Body unrest described as “wiggling” during sleep and general irritability. The patient demonstrated arching posture.
Sleep disorders common (difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep)	Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.