The cause or causes of colic are unknown, but a number of theories have been suggested. These include indigestion, trapped wind or a temporary gut sensitivity to certain proteins and sugars found in breast milk and formula milk.
Colic occurs equally in boys and girls, and in babies who are breastfed or bottle-fed. Colic is thought to be more common in babies whose mothers are smokers or who smoked while they were pregnant but the evidence is not conclusive. Different babies respond to different methods, so you may have to see what works best for you.
Remember your baby is not unwell or in pain. It is not your fault. There is no evidence that gripe water, a product available over the counter, or other commercially available colic treatments can improve colic in babies. Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content. Colic is a pattern of unexplained, excessive crying in an otherwise healthy and well-fed baby and happens to 1 in 5 Australian babies.
Read more on myDr website. What causes colic in babies and what does not cause colic. Read more on Parenthub website. Babies with colic may cry a lot and new parents often feel anxious. But there are many things parents can do to make coping with baby colic easier. Read more on Australian Prescriber website. Health care professionals ask about the crying and how the baby is doing They'll do an exam to make sure there's no health reason for the crying.
If you think your baby has colic, call your doctor. Some babies need less stimulation. Babies 2 months and younger may do well swaddled, lying on their back in the crib with the lights very dim or dark. Make sure the swaddle isn't too tight. Stop swaddling when the baby is starting to be able to roll over. Don't blame yourself or your baby for the crying — colic is nobody's fault.
Try to relax, and know that your baby will outgrow this phase. If you ever feel like you might hurt yourself or the baby, put the baby down in the crib and call for help right away. Never shake a baby. All Babies Cry is a program that helps people learn how to soothe a baby and cope with crying. If you are worried you might hurt your baby or someone else will, call the national hotline A-CHILD anytime for help. Reviewed by: Michelle M. Karten, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size.
What Is Colic? Colic doesn't mean a baby has any health problems. With time, colic goes away on its own. Southwood, who is board certified in surgery as well as emergency and critical care, led the study.
While the geriatric horses seemed no more critically ill than their mature counterparts, the odds that their colic was caused by a strangulating small intestinal lesion, a condition that requires surgery, were twice that of the mature horses. These figures reflect pre-discharge data only. The numbers didn't change significantly if the horses classified as geriatric were 16 years or 20 years of age.
Researchers did note, however, that the geriatric horses were more likely to have a short period of loss of appetite following surgery. The same team of researchers plans to look at the long-term survival of horses from ages in the future. The Equine Veterinary Journal has just published the research study online. Favorite Share:. All horses managed without resection survived to be discharged from the hospital after surgery Photo: Thinkstock.
About The Author. Press Release Product and information releases by various organizations and companies. Previous Colic in Horses. Related Posts. Having a milk allergy or intolerance. Having a milk allergy, or an intolerance to cow's milk protein, may cause belly pain. But often these also cause loose stool diarrhea. A baby may have a milk allergy if he or she can't handle cow's milk and reacts to a change in formula.
But there is no proof that changing to a nonmilk formula has any effect on colic. Which children are at risk for colic? All families are at risk for having a baby with colic. Any baby can become colicky. What are the symptoms of colic?
Babies who have colic may show symptoms such as: Burping often or passing a lot of gas. This is likely because of swallowing air while crying.
Having a bright red flushed face Having a tight belly Curling up their legs toward their belly when crying Clenching their fists when crying The symptoms of colic can be like other health conditions. How is colic diagnosed?
You may be asked questions such as: How long and how often does your baby cry? Have you found anything that seems to trigger the crying? What comfort methods help to calm your baby, if any?
How is colic treated? What works for one baby may not work for another. Change your baby's position. Sit your baby up if lying down. Let your baby face forward if you are carrying or holding your baby facing your chest. Babies like to see different views of the world. Give your baby interesting things to look at: different shapes, colors, textures, and sizes. Talk to your baby. Sing softly to your baby. Rock your baby. Walk your baby. Give your baby a warm bath. Place your baby in an infant swing on a slow setting.
Go for a ride in the car. The motion of the car often soothes babies. Try using something in your child's room that makes a soothing sound, such as a fan, a white-noise machine, or a heartbeat CD.
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