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What Are The
Signs Of Colic In A Baby?
By Vickie Barnes
You have probably heard of colic before and pray that your baby will
never suffer from it. However, up to 25% of all do
so you should be aware that
it is a possibility. As a new mother you might not be an expert on or
what symptoms of colic might
be, but it helps to educate yourself so that you are aware what is
happening with your baby in case he does develop colic. Remember as
well that most families have as difficult a time dealing with colic as
the baby does so try and identify the symptoms as early as possible in
order to help find your baby some peace.
Many times doctors won't tell you that your baby has colic because it
is difficult to diagnose simply because it is frequently a mixture of
symptoms rather than one condition. In fact, some doctors don't even
have the term "colic" in their vocabulary, but if your baby is
suffering from it you will know it. There are a variety of symptoms
that might represent colic that include red faces and clenched fists,
reflux, grunting, hiccups, moaning, pushing and grunting, spasms,
contractions, and lots and lots of crying. If your baby presents some
of these symptoms or even others accompanied by inconsolable crying
then your baby just might have colic.
Another sign of colic is these symptoms are frequent after a feeding
and can last until the next feeding seeming like a never ending period
of suffering and crying
for your
baby. Most doctors don' use the word colic, but do acknowledge that
after eating many experience
digestive problems
due to kinked intestines that have not straightened out enough for easy
digestion. Most parents that have with
colic are sick with worry
because their are
obviously miserable and
they can do nothing to soothe them or take the pain away. However, with
colic are simply miserable
with gas and do not have a fever, diarrhea, weight loss, or other
symptoms at all. Because of this your baby is not really sick, but has
a problem with digestion that makes them feel awful. Knowing this is
important even if it doesn't make you feel much better as a parent of a
colicky baby.
If your baby is one of the up to 25% of that
develops colic you
probably will become aware of the condition around six weeks of age.
Then at three months the problem usually resolves itself. Of course,
this seems like an impossible length of time for you and baby to go
without any good sleep or comfort, but many and
families have survived and
yours will too if colic happens.
You will hate that your baby has colic and neither you nor your doctor
has a miracle cure. However, knowing that your baby is not really sick
and should be better in a few months will help you deal with the
situation even if you feel awful about not being able to help your new
bundle of joy. So, do everything you can to bond with your child and
let them feel your support and do your best to make it to the three
month mark when hopefully your baby is cured. If not, visit your doctor
for additional tests of other potential digestive problems. Article Source:
http://www.articleblender.com
Vickie
Barnes is a colic veteran of two colicky babies. Please visit her
website ColicHelp.com,
for more support and resources for dealing with colic.
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