Laura and Mark are new parents whose baby cries for three to four hours a day for no apparent reason. Laura and Mark have had their baby examined by a pediatrician who was unable to find any medical reason for the excessive crying. Laura and Mark's baby appears to be suffering from:

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The excessive crying for no apparent reason suggests that the baby is suffering from colic, which is characterized by periods of intense crying that lasts for at least three hours a day, three or more days a week, for three or more weeks. Cocaine withdrawal, neglect, and fetal alcohol syndrome do not fit the description of the baby's symptoms. A medical examination by a pediatrician has also ruled out any medical conditions that may be causing the excessive crying.

Laura and Mark Are New Parents Whose Baby Cries for Three