Infant Colic
Posted on August 20, 2009
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What causes colic?
Between 10 and 15% of infants have colic?
Doctors do not know exactly what is or what causes colic. There are several theories, but experts do not agree to find a single cause or to decide the most appropriate treatment to be followed.
Baby in her arms
Cramps may occur between two and four weeks after birth and can not send up to three months old.
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the most accepted theory is that the intestines of the child would work too, which would bring them cramping. However, there are experts who, by contrast, believe that the movements of the intestines are actually too slow; causing an accumulation of air in the intestines which makes them expands, with the resulting pain.
Other doctors believe that colic is related to the fact that children eat too much, too fast or swallow too much air and not burping.
Either way, it could also be some connection between the infant colic and the presence of cow’s milk in the diet of the mother who breastfeeds.
How can you tell if your child has colic?
Some of the symptoms of colic:
* The cramping may occur between two and four weeks after birth and may disappear up to three months old.
* The baby usually cries a lot, often for two or three hours, and it is very difficult to soothe. Shouts a lot, about the same time and usually once or twice a day.
* The baby stretches and shrinks the legs and squeezed his fists.
* Some babies make much noise when expelling gas from the stomach.
However, the colic may not be the sole cause of the discomfort of the child. If a child cries frequently and can not be consoled, we can imagine that there are other more serious reasons for their discomfort, so you should always consult a doctor before drawing the conclusion that the baby suffers from colic. Other diseases, such as ovules (twisting when a section of intestine), torsion of a testicle, or any other pain can also cause uncontrolled crying baby. If in doubt, you should always consult your pediatrician.
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what the mother eats can make colic worse?
Some doctors think that the food they produce an increase in intestinal gas, consumed by the mother during breast-feeding your child, can support a colicky or worse.
Meals and drinks that typically produce more gases are:
* the orange juice
* the vegetables, especially onions and cabbage
* the fruit, especially apples and plums
* Spicy Food
* Foods that contain caffeine, like chocolate, coffee and tea.
Observe carefully the reaction of his son before each meal to find out what foods may encourage more colic. It is best to let go two days between each change of diet to get an idea of what is better or worse for the child.
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what can I do to help your child?
Since nobody knows what exactly this baby’s illness is, there is no foolproof advice. But there are some useful things that parents can try:
* Many children with colic calm if they were rocks in a cradle, a rocking chair or on the lap of the father or mother.
* Some children feel better if they were carried in a backpack next to the chest of the father or mother. The body heat and movement can help you be more comfortable.
* Some children comfort when they are wrapped in a blanket or embrace them with force.
* A gentle massage in the belly of the child support in some cases. Make massage a circular moving your hand from left to right smoothly. This is the meaning of the movements of the large intestine of the child and massage in this direction by helping to calm the pain that the child remove the gases better.
* Some parents commented that babies improve when given a ride by car.
* Sometimes, you can soothe your baby with music or monotonous sounds. You can help the child to sing, which has the additional effect of reassuring the parents.
It can also help:
* Have the child drink milk more slowly.
* Have the child burp more often.
* Seating the child upright while eating, if old enough.
* If the child drinks powdered milk, try a different brand or a product to see if there is any difference.
Have recently appeared different feeding artificial formulas to improve colic in infants. Are based on protein partial hydrolysis’s, to improve digestibility, and low contents of lactose, to reduce fermentation in the colon. These preparations can fully replace the traditional formulas, improvements in infant colic and sleep quality. We should note, however, that they should never replace preparations milk.
What to do when a child has colic?
When a child has colic, disrupting family life. Parents feel a great tension and worry when they see how the baby cries for hours and can not console.
For parents in particular can be a very unpleasant experience, which resulted in them some disappointment to discover that the newborn did not report the happiness they expected. Parents also may harbor some guilt even though they were not responsible for the cramping of her son.
However, we must not forget that the child is healthy and likely to exceed this stage of colic in a few months. Colic does not affect the child’s development. And indeed, may even be some benefit for children with colic tends to be more stimulated.
Parents should also consider taking care of themselves during the difficult period. It may be necessary to arrange shifts so that one can rest while the other is awake. It may even be necessary with the help of friends or family as reinforcement. It is preferable to seek the help they need before they run out of everything at this delicate stage of child development.
It may also be helpful to talk with other parents who have experienced the same situation and experience. If you do not know anyone, ask your doctor if you can help contact with other people having the same problem.
Always remember that colic is only temporary.
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