How long does it take for baby colic to heal?

It is generally difficult to detect colic in infants, but if parents observe carefully, they will be able to tell from the child's crying that it is a sign of physical discomfort. Infant colic usually recovers quickly after treatment, normally within a few weeks. This is especially true for infants around three months old, who often suffer from this disease, so parents need to be careful.

Symptoms: Some babies may suddenly cry loudly, which may last for several hours or occur in paroxysmal attacks. When the baby cries, the face gradually turns red, the area around the mouth turns pale, the abdomen becomes swollen and tense, the legs curl up, the feet become cold, and the hands are clenched. Holding, coaxing, or feeding cannot relieve the crying. The baby will eventually stop when he or she is exhausted, passes gas, or has a bowel movement. This phenomenon is usually called infant colic. This is pain caused by strong contractions of the smooth muscles of the infant's intestinal wall or intestinal flatulence. It is the most common type of acute abdominal pain in children. It often occurs at night, mostly in infants under 3 months old, and is more common in infants who are easily excited, excited and irritable.

What factors can induce colic? (1) Babies swallow a lot of air when they are sucking milk and also inhale a lot of air when they cry, forming bubbles that move in the intestines and cause abdominal pain. (2) Overfeeding causes the stomach to expand excessively and cause discomfort, and the baby will cry when hungry. (3) Milk allergy induces intestinal colic. (4) Excitable infants are sensitive to various stimuli

Sensitive, easily excited and crying.

Simple treatment method: When an infant has colic, the infant should be held upright with the head resting on the shoulder, the back should be patted to expel excess air in the stomach, and the abdomen should be gently massaged with the hands. A hot water bottle wrapped in cloth can also be placed on the infant's abdomen to relieve intestinal cramps. If the infant has severe abdominal distension, a pediatric suppository should be used to facilitate bowel movements and exhaust gas. The infant should be closely observed. If the infant has fever, pale face, repeated vomiting, bloody stools, etc., the patient should be taken to the hospital for examination immediately, and treatment should not be delayed.