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Intestinal colic is one of the most normal problems in babies during the first few months, so much so that parents already know how to deal with it even before it occurs. Methods for treating intestinal colic have been depicted for centuries, initially via word of mouth, and eventually on through books and periodicals on child care. Until now, scientists and medical experts still do not know what causes intestinal colic, in fact few can understand even though intestinal colic is an issue seems to be known. Even as they are trying to work out the exact origin of the pain, it is hard to figure out where the pain is originating. The only known pain is in your tummy area.

Numerous believe that moms and dads who suffered from intestinal colic when they were babies will also produce babies who will also have colic. The allergens the babies may get from whatever they consume or the breast milk they get from their mothers could be another reason behind it. Others think that colic is just abdominal gas that gets stuck inside the still developing systems of the infant. Premature babies pickup some what later because of their bodies not well developed. Intestinal colic episodes will top at around the second month of age and will start to decrease on the 3rd month and will cease during the fourth month.

There is no way moms and dads are going to miss colic signs as the signs are very easily noticed. This is not a major problem for the babies. It’s important to know the difference between the colic or some other illness, because you could be looking at a condition that is more serious. For this reason, you should invariably get hold of your baby doctor and make sure that you have a problem with intestinal colic. Since there are no examinations that can nail to colic, the most that physicians can do is to exclude other potential causes of crying and screaming occurrences.

Among the issues that may cause the same responses are intestinal blockage, infection in the belly, an ear infection and often even a scratch in the baby’s eye. Other causes are obstacle in the digestive tracts, hernia and problems in the bowel. Curing intestinal colic or treating it is impossible, it is because the specific cause is not yet determined. When your baby suffers a colic occurrence, the only thing that you, the parent, can do is to make your baby as comfortable as possible.

To calm your baby during an occurrence, one of the things that you can do is to walk your baby and to place them in a swaddling and listen to some comforting music. Be careful not to overfeed your infant, often parents do this just because the baby cries. You should also determine with your physician if you suspect that your baby has allergies to the food or liquids he’s taking in, including breast milk.