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Suggest Treatment For Colicky Abdominal Pain In A Child

Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016

Question: Hello doctor, i have twin babies and they are 6 weeks old now. off late both the babies after they wake up at night 2 o clock , they will not sleep for next 3 to 4 hours....

they keep crying for 3 4 hours....even feed will not help them to sleep.

can you help here.

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be colic pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I understand that your twin babies are going through colicky pain at nights which is pretty common in most babies at this age.
I usually advice such babies to
1. Feed in sitting position, burp for 15 minutes by patting on the back with baby on your shoulder after each and every feed.
2. Colic pain relievers like colic aid can be given. I usually prescribe around 0.3 ml three times a day before feeds.
If these measures donot help I suggest you to get them completely examined for hidden areas of pain like ear, etc.
This will require you to visit your pediatrician.
Wishing your twins good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Arun (13 hours later)

babies cough at times and they refuse to sleep on bed rather tgey want to sleep on thighs.is that fine

Answered by Dr. Arun (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes that's fine

Detailed Answer:
Occasional cough is fine.
Sleeping on thighs may be for cuddling and warmth.
That's fine provided you rule out urinary tract infection.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar