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How Can Abdominal Discomfort In An Infant Be Treated?
Hi , my son has been crying uncontrollable during night time since 2days. I was suggested by doc to give him imol 5 ml cypl 1ml ,metal spas 5 ml and lidozane ear drops , medler 5ml as he has cold.my kid doesn t have temp.he has passed stool as well he has sufficient wet diaper. He didn t fall or didn t face any physical injury.but i have observed he was crying will passing gas.i am not sure so much medicine is good for baby.just concerned. He is 10 months 10 kg.
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
Hello,
It is not common for an infant as old as yours to be crying inconsolably. This occurs much more often among 1-4 month old babies in the evening.
What is his behavior like during the day?
Are his feeds normal?
Any vomiting?
Is he being breast fed?
Crying may be from thirst, hunger, or not allowing the baby enough time on the breast. Other reasons for his crying; bored, too hot or too cold, desire to be held, wet nappy, sensitivity to cow's milk protein, parental anxiety.
If he is not breathing fast, with increased effort, or having significant coughing then he probably doesn't have anything more than a cold. But colds can be associated with stuffy nose and sore throat, either could make him uncomfortable and cry.If he is congested, then saline nose drops(over the counter) and infant bulb syringe will make a big difference.
If his throat is sore, offering Popsicle or ice cream, or cold soda can provide relief.The more medicines babies(or anyone else)take, the greater are their chance of having a side effect.Two nights of crying is a brief period of time to really know if this is something significant or if all he has is a cold.
As long as he is feeding and drinking normally, continues to have no fever, and responds to you normally, you can wait a few more days to see how he is when his cold is gone.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd,
Pediatrician
It is not common for an infant as old as yours to be crying inconsolably. This occurs much more often among 1-4 month old babies in the evening.
What is his behavior like during the day?
Are his feeds normal?
Any vomiting?
Is he being breast fed?
Crying may be from thirst, hunger, or not allowing the baby enough time on the breast. Other reasons for his crying; bored, too hot or too cold, desire to be held, wet nappy, sensitivity to cow's milk protein, parental anxiety.
If he is not breathing fast, with increased effort, or having significant coughing then he probably doesn't have anything more than a cold. But colds can be associated with stuffy nose and sore throat, either could make him uncomfortable and cry.If he is congested, then saline nose drops(over the counter) and infant bulb syringe will make a big difference.
If his throat is sore, offering Popsicle or ice cream, or cold soda can provide relief.The more medicines babies(or anyone else)take, the greater are their chance of having a side effect.Two nights of crying is a brief period of time to really know if this is something significant or if all he has is a cold.
As long as he is feeding and drinking normally, continues to have no fever, and responds to you normally, you can wait a few more days to see how he is when his cold is gone.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd,
Pediatrician
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