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Colic, as applied to a baby under four months of age, describes a crying spell when your baby’s face becomes very red and both legs are drawn up to their stomach as if they’re in great pain.
This crying spell usually comes in the early evening, can reach screaming pitch and last from one to three hours.
It doesn’t usually respond to soothing techniques that work at other times and for parents it can be difficult to endure.
The cause of this spasmodic crying isn’t known. It is at its worst up to three months of age but disappears by four months. Recent research has failed to confirm that colic is caused by pain, even though it looks as if your baby is in pain.
As your baby is contented during the rest of the day, it means that this crying bout isn’t related to a serious physical problem. Colicky babies are usually healthy and thriving.
Your baby cannot settle in the early evening and cries no matter what you do to calm them, becoming red-faced and drawing their legs up.
As soon as possible if you find you cannot cope with the nightly crying sessions.
Your health visitor will also advise you on how to tackle
the problem.
Colic rarely requires treatment. Your doctor will reassure you that your baby is healthy and they’ll grow out of the colic eventually.
Posted ০৩:২১ | সোমবার, ১৮ মার্চ ২০১৩
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