Colic in infants

Colic

Description colic

Gripes – excessive crying baby for no apparent reason. During bouts of colic baby it is very difficult to calm. Colic can occur regularly for at least several weeks. They are more common at night.

Colic can begin at the age of 2 weeks to get worse 6 week. Colic in the child mainly to disappear 5 months.

The causes of colic in infants

The exact cause of colic is unknown.

Cry, similar to crying from colic can be caused by other problems. For the diagnosis of the child's need to show the doctor.

Risk factors for colic in baby

Factors, that may increase the risk of colic child include:

• Maternal smoking during pregnancy;
• Age: from 2 of the week – 4 of the month;
• The sensitive nature of.

The symptoms of colic in infants

The following symptoms may be caused by colic, or other problems. Some of them may require medical attention. Talk to your doctor, If a child is experiencing symptoms, as:

• Loud wailing, which may last for several hours;
• Inability to relax;
• Redness of the face or skin while crying;
• Pressing the arms and legs to the body, and then their abrupt straightening;
• Isolation of gas or burp because of swallowing air while crying.

Diagnosis of colic in infants

The doctor will ask about symptoms and medical history of the child, and perform a physical exam, will weigh. Tell Doctors usually start time colic, their duration and how often they occur.

The doctor will look for other disorders, which can cause a long lament:

• Allergic reactions or allergies to certain milk mixtures, lactose intolerance or flatulence;
• Problems with feeding;
• Trouble sleeping or environmental conditions;
• Constipation;
• Disease, eg, ear infection;
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease infants (GERD);
• Hernia;
• Lock intestine.

To determine, whether the child has colic or another disease, the doctor may ask:

• Is it good to eat baby?
• Fills whether the child 5 – 8 diapers every day?
• Normal if the baby chair?
• The child has colic-free periods?
• The child has a fever?

Treatment of colic in infants

Unfortunately, there is no method of treatment of colic. But there are steps, you can take, to help reduce the discomfort of the child.

Support baby

Make changes to the breast-feeding:

• If the baby is breastfed, Make changes to the mother's diet. It is advisable to avoid consuming cow's milk, eggs, peanuts, nuts, wheat, soy and fish;
• If the baby is bottle-fed, Try to use infant formula based on whey protein hydrolyzate. Make, you warmed milk mixture before, than to give her child;
• The rate of feeding possible, It must be slowed. Try using a nipple with a smaller hole;
• After feeding, give your child the opportunity to burp;
• Feed your baby in a more upright position. This position will delay the gas in the stomach of the child and it will be easy to belch.

Talk to your doctor about alternative therapies. Some supplements, that may be useful:

• The extract of fennel;
• Herbal chamomile, Fennel, Verbena, Licorice, minty balm;
• Give your child probiotics, including Lactobacillus Reuteri.

Attention: Before using any herbs or supplements consult your doctor.

Other methods of relief of colic:

• Take the baby for a walk, or roll it in the car;
• Place your baby on his knees belly down. Gently rub the baby's back;
• Learn to perform baby massage;
• Swaddled baby in a soft blanket;
• Rock the baby in a rocking chair or hands. Hold your baby close to you and be careful;
• Bathe the baby in warm water;
• Give your child a pacifier;
• Check, that the child is not too hot and not cold;
• Try skin-to-skin.

Support for parents

It's hard to see your child crying and unable to help him. The shrill cry of a baby with colic is hard to endure without emotion. Keep in mind, that most children with colic are healthy. Most gripes pass to 3-4 months. Know, the baby will not stop crying – it's not your fault. To help get through this period:

• At some time you need to distract yourself from intense crying. Put your baby in the crib and leave the next room, watch TV or listen to music;
• Ask your family members, friends or a nanny to help care for the child.

If you feel anger or desire to commit violence against a child, Put the baby in a safe place and leave the room and chill out. Refer to someone for help, eg, call your doctor. There are many techniques, to help you cope with your emotions.

Prevention of colic in infants

There are no guidelines for preventing colic, because the cause has not yet fully understood.