Healthcare providers have defined colic as prolonged or excessive crying in an infant who is otherwise well. The crying can be very loud and can last for several hours a day. Colic often starts by 3 weeks of age. It's at its worst around 6 weeks, and it gradually gets better by about 3 months of age. It's not clear what causes colic.
Many people think that colic is caused by belly cramps or gas. But no one really knows for sure. Treatment for gas or changing formulas has not been shown to decrease crying in a colicky baby.
Some of the reasons babies may have colic are:. Temperament and adjusting to the world. Newborns must make adjustments to the world around them. Not all babies have the same temperament. Some adjust to lights, loud noises, and all the other stimulation around them without trouble.
Others are not able to adapt as easily. Just like adults, some babies are easygoing, and some are impatient. Crying may be one way for a baby to vent feelings as they are getting adjusted to the world. Oversensitive to gas. Some people think that gas may be to blame for colic. But there is little evidence that this is the case. In fact, treating gas has no effect on colic in babies. The normal amount of gas that is made as food is digested may be more uncomfortable for some babies than others.
If a baby with colic seems to pass more gas than other babies do, it's probably due to swallowing more air while crying for prolonged periods of time. Some adjustment in the nursing mother's diet can be tried. Try to stay away from milk products, caffeine, and gas-producing foods. Milk allergy. It's rare for colic to be caused by a true milk allergy. Track my baby. Most popular in Baby. See all in Community. See all in Getting Pregnant. See all in Pregnancy. See all in Preschooler.
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Risk: Weight loss or dehydration Treatment: Cured by surgery. At the start of the illness, it's common for a child to vomit everything. This can last for 3 or 4 hours. Children then often become stable and change to mild vomiting. The main risk of vomiting is dehydration. Dehydration means the body has lost too much fluid.
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