Colic in baby or Infant Colic

What is Colic? Colic symptoms are when baby cries loud and continuously and they will draw their arm and legs toward their body and it seem like they are in pain. They will stretch their arms and legs and stiffen then draw up again. Colic baby feet may be cold and hands may be clenched. Some baby face will even turn bright red from crying. Colic in baby will cause difficulty in falling and staying asleep. When this entire sign lasts for more than three hours a day, it is sign of colic.

Colic baby will cry more compare to normal baby and colic baby will cry most of the time. Until now, there is no confirming cause of colic. Colic baby are healthy. Colic is not caused by the way baby is handled or treated and it is not parent’s fault to have colic baby.

There are no exact causes of colic. But there are some theories on colic in baby. Colic may caused by the uncomfortable feel of the baby due to stomach pain or baby’s temperament. When baby cries, he may swallow air this will make his tummy tight and look swollen which will cause uncomfortable to him. Colic baby need more attention and is sensitive to surroundings compare to other babies. Some believe that colic is caused from immature digestive system. Apart than that, there are theory suggest that colic I due to immature nervous system where baby will tense up response to normal external stimulation. Even though there are many theories of causes in colic baby but there is no factual evidence on the cause of colic.

Newborn colic usually happens between third and six week after birth. Colic usually goes away by 3 months of age. Colic baby is not unhealthy so there is no worry. But if colic in baby occurs after 6 months old you need to consult doctor.