If your baby is crying more than usual or showing signs of chronic irritability, the baby may have "colic," which is severe abdominal pain caused by spasm, blockage, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, like the intestines.
Colic is a common problem in young babies, and there are different levels of how bad it is. Since this is caused by gas getting stuck in the intestines or spasms of the new intestines, most babies are in a lot of pain and can even get serious digestive problems if they aren't given the right care.
ALL ABOUT SEIZURES
Colic is the extreme end of normal crying in babies between the ages of 3 weeks and 3 months, or between 6 and 8 weeks. Experts say that a baby's crying can vary in how much it happens and that colic is usually diagnosed when a baby cries for more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week, or for more than 3 weeks.
Research shows that colic is usually caused by a baby's sensitive personality, their environment, and their nervous system not being fully developed. These things can easily make a baby cry, and once the crying starts, it can be hard to stop. Experts say that colic is normal and usually isn't caused by something serious like digestion problems. This can only happen if the baby is sensitive to the protein in cow's milk, the sugar in fructose, or the by-products of medications that are passed on through breastfeeding.
Colic can be seen in newborns if they are unusually irritable or cry for no reason. Colic can be recognised by a baby who cries loudly for long periods of time, even when you try to comfort them. It can also be seen when the baby has gas pain or abdominal swelling, a hard and swollen stomach, knees pulled to the chest, clenched fists, flailing arms and legs, an arched back, and is often restless, irritable, and fussy.
When a baby has colic, the stomach hurts a lot because of trapped gas. However, serious symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, or blood or mucus in the stool are not common. If you see these signs, he or she might have a more serious digestive problem that needs to be looked at right away by a doctor.
TREATING COLIC
When a baby has colic, it can be very hard to make him or her feel better. For parents, especially first-time parents, colic can cause feelings of guilt, frustration, exhaustion, confusion, and inadequacy because it causes both of you to be in pain. If your baby has colic and you want to treat it, you can choose from a few different options. But make sure you talk to your child's paediatrician or doctor first before giving them any kind of treatment, like medicine, a home remedy, or a supplement.
Since babies often have colic, experts say there are a number of things that can be done in the hospital or at home to help. At home, you can treat colic by giving the baby a pacifier, gently rocking the baby in a rocking chair or on your lap, massaging the baby's stomach or back, making sure the baby is in a quiet, calm place when the colic starts, changing the baby's diet and feeding methods, especially when breastfeeding, and playing soothing music.
If you want to see a doctor, make sure you go see one first so you can get a prescription. Simethicone drops like Maalox, Gas-X, Mylanta, and Phazyme can help relieve gas. Instead of milk-based formulas, you could also try whey-based, soy-based, or hypoallergenic formulas.
