What is Colic?
Websters Dictionary defines Colic as: Paroxysms of pain. This condition usually occurs in the abdominal region but may occur in other body regions as well.
(Paroxysms - . A sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing".)
But really that doesn't answer your question. In terms of babies, we know that colic causes babies to cry and cry, much more than other babies who are not suffering from colic. What are signs of Colic? Babies with colic cry and often appear to be in pain. They may draw their legs or arms in tight toward their bodies. Or other times they stretch out their arms and legs and stiffen, then draw up tight again. You may notice that baby's face turns bright red from excessive crying.
Babies are diagnosed with colic when their crying lasts for more than three hours a day. You may find that colicky babies get fussier toward the end of the day, but colic can happen at any time.
A baby with colic may cry for long periods or may cry almost all of the time. When your baby cries, they may swallow air. This swallowing is likely to give your baby uncomfortable gas. Having an extra amount of gas in your baby's tummy will make it look swollen and feel tight, which can of course make your baby more uncomfortable. What Causes Colic? This has long been a question without a definite answer. Still no one is quite sure what actually causes colic. Babies with colic are healthy, so it does not appear to be caused by a medical problem. And colic is not caused by the way a baby is cared for. Without a doubt it is not any fault of the parent.
And without a doubt, try massaging your baby's tummy. In some cases, gently massaging baby's tummy has helped to move uncomfortable gasses out of the intestinal tract relieving tightness and discomfort. Using your full soft hand, massage should be given to your baby in a clockwise circular motion. This massage specifically pinpoints the digestive tract and should help to ease your baby's pain by helping them to pass painful gas. How to cope when your baby has colic? If your baby has colic, surely your family life has been turned upside down. You may find it extremely stressful and upsetting when your baby is crying for hours and cannot be easily comforted. Of course like many parents, you may feel guilty even though you are not the cause of your little one's colic. No one wants to see their baby in pain.
It's very important to be sure to take care of yourself, as caring for a baby with colic can be extremely stressful.
Don't blame yourself or your baby for the constant crying - colic is nobody's fault. Try to relax, and remember that your baby will eventually outgrow this phase. It is absolutely okay if you need a break. It may be necessary for you to call on friends or family as reinforcement.
If you're unsure whether your baby's crying is colic or a symptom of another illness, call your doctor.
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(Paroxysms - . A sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing".)
But really that doesn't answer your question. In terms of babies, we know that colic causes babies to cry and cry, much more than other babies who are not suffering from colic. What are signs of Colic? Babies with colic cry and often appear to be in pain. They may draw their legs or arms in tight toward their bodies. Or other times they stretch out their arms and legs and stiffen, then draw up tight again. You may notice that baby's face turns bright red from excessive crying.
Babies are diagnosed with colic when their crying lasts for more than three hours a day. You may find that colicky babies get fussier toward the end of the day, but colic can happen at any time.
A baby with colic may cry for long periods or may cry almost all of the time. When your baby cries, they may swallow air. This swallowing is likely to give your baby uncomfortable gas. Having an extra amount of gas in your baby's tummy will make it look swollen and feel tight, which can of course make your baby more uncomfortable. What Causes Colic? This has long been a question without a definite answer. Still no one is quite sure what actually causes colic. Babies with colic are healthy, so it does not appear to be caused by a medical problem. And colic is not caused by the way a baby is cared for. Without a doubt it is not any fault of the parent.
And without a doubt, try massaging your baby's tummy. In some cases, gently massaging baby's tummy has helped to move uncomfortable gasses out of the intestinal tract relieving tightness and discomfort. Using your full soft hand, massage should be given to your baby in a clockwise circular motion. This massage specifically pinpoints the digestive tract and should help to ease your baby's pain by helping them to pass painful gas. How to cope when your baby has colic? If your baby has colic, surely your family life has been turned upside down. You may find it extremely stressful and upsetting when your baby is crying for hours and cannot be easily comforted. Of course like many parents, you may feel guilty even though you are not the cause of your little one's colic. No one wants to see their baby in pain.
It's very important to be sure to take care of yourself, as caring for a baby with colic can be extremely stressful.
Don't blame yourself or your baby for the constant crying - colic is nobody's fault. Try to relax, and remember that your baby will eventually outgrow this phase. It is absolutely okay if you need a break. It may be necessary for you to call on friends or family as reinforcement.
If you're unsure whether your baby's crying is colic or a symptom of another illness, call your doctor.
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