Understanding Symptoms of Colic

October 5, 2020
All babies cry. That’s how your baby tells you she’s hungry, wet, or tired. So how can you tell when her tears are normal or if they may be from colic? It is best that you use anti-colic feeding bottles as soon as you start noticing colic symptoms in your baby. Here are some clues as to how you can see if your baby is colic.
Difference Between Normal Crying And Colic
If your newborn cries a lot, don’t be surprised. In the first three months, the baby can cry for up to 2 hours a day. If your baby has colic issues, they will:
  • Cry for no reason
  • Start to cry in the evening, or at the same time every day
  • Cry for 3 or more hours each day, more than 3 days a week
  • Make sounds that are more severe than normal, like a high-pitched scream than a cry
  • Not be soothed, even when you rock or feed the baby
Other Colic Symptoms:
  • The baby clench the fists
  • Bend her arms and legs toward her belly
  • Have a swollen tummy
  • Have a red, flushed face while crying
  • Pass gas while crying, often because she’s swallowed air
  • Tighten stomach muscles
When to Call Your Doctor?
If your baby doesn’t gain weight or loses weight, she may have another health problem, so it’s best to call the doctor. You can also consult the doctor if she:
  • Can’t be soothed at any time
  • Doesn’t suck strongly at the bottle or your breast
  • Doesn’t like to be held or touched
  • Makes odd cry or sounds
  • Has diarrhea or blood in her stool
  • Has trouble breathing
  • Eats less than usual
  • Runs a fever of 100.4 degrees or more
  • Throws up
  • Has fewer wet diapers
The doctor can help you manage the colic, and at the same time reduce the level of your stress.

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