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My baby has head-banging behavior. Should I be concerned?

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Hi doctor,

My baby is one-year-old. He bangs his head on the wall or floor when he is upset. I want to know whether it happens due to any health issue or if it is normal.

Please suggest.
Answered by Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

It is one of the most common behavior problem seen in children. Kids do it when they are frustrated, when they are attention seeking, and when they have a stubborn behavior. Rarely, it can be a part of a hyperactivity complex.

It is commonly treated with behavioral therapy. So there is nothing much to worry about it.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 14, 2018
Reviewed At May 22, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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Education:

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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