{"id":132711,"date":"2021-10-22T09:43:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T09:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=132711"},"modified":"2023-08-01T10:58:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T10:58:12","slug":"head-banging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/head-banging\/","title":{"rendered":"Head banging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Repetitive banging of the head against the side of the crib, most common in infants between ages 5 and 11 months. Some normal bruising may occur, but lacerations or skull injuries may indicate child abuse and need to be investigated. Boys are more likely than girls to be head- angers. In some cases, the behavior may indicate discomfort due to an ear infection or teething. Other times, it is a way of getting attention. Less commonly, head banging is a sign of a more serious problem such as a failure to thrive, autism, or neglect.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In children, a tension-discharging action in which the head is repeatedly banged against the crib; may be part of a temper tantrum.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Head-banging refers to the repetitive and rhythmic action of hitting the head against a wall or a hard object. This behavior is observed in individuals with severe learning difficulties, especially those who lack sufficient stimulation. Additionally, head-banging may occur in some typical toddlers, particularly when they feel frustrated or angry. However, most children eventually outgrow this behavior.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Repetitive banging of the head against the side of the crib, most common in infants between ages 5 and 11 months. Some normal bruising may occur, but lacerations or skull injuries may indicate child abuse and need to be investigated. Boys are more likely than girls to be head- angers. 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