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Suggest Treatment For Colic In Babies
I have a 5month old, who has had colic for a while.. i understand that they just have to outgrow it, so to speak.. but he cries constantly, no matter what i do. Ive taken him to the doctor, and er, both physicians have said that its collic...but Could it be something more?
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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Colic in babies is common and may not necessarily need special treatment.Even though cause remains unclear, possible causes may include : allergies, lactose intolerance, changes in the normal bacteria found in the digestive system, a digestive system that hasn't fully developed, anxious parents, and differences in the way a baby is fed or comforted.An idea of the baby's nutrition would have been very helpful.
It a condition that may not need special tests to diagnose.I will suggest you try the following:
-Gas-relief medication like simethicone
-Probiotics.
-An anti-spamodic like debridat may also help if painful digestive movements.
-Hold your baby as upright as possible during feedings
If these measures do not help, you consider: changing your diet if breas-feeding or changing the baby's formula.A pediatrician may help you with this.
Hope my answer will help you
Best regards
Thanks for posting on HCM
Colic in babies is common and may not necessarily need special treatment.Even though cause remains unclear, possible causes may include : allergies, lactose intolerance, changes in the normal bacteria found in the digestive system, a digestive system that hasn't fully developed, anxious parents, and differences in the way a baby is fed or comforted.An idea of the baby's nutrition would have been very helpful.
It a condition that may not need special tests to diagnose.I will suggest you try the following:
-Gas-relief medication like simethicone
-Probiotics.
-An anti-spamodic like debridat may also help if painful digestive movements.
-Hold your baby as upright as possible during feedings
If these measures do not help, you consider: changing your diet if breas-feeding or changing the baby's formula.A pediatrician may help you with this.
Hope my answer will help you
Best regards
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