What Causes Colic?
When our babies are born we pray that they never have to suffer from pain, get their heart broken, or get sick.
Unfortunately they are not invincible and therefore have to deal with certain things just like we do.
The good news is we can be there to help them.
One of the more common problems that will affect your baby at a young age is colic.
We all have heard about what it is from our mothers and grandmothers and heard the stories about how we kept them up all night long when we had it ourselves.
Experts say that there is no specific thing that causes colic.
Each baby is different and depending on who they are will depend on what causes it.
There are a few factors that doctors will attribute to colic that can cause the baby pain and discomfort.
Newborns' digestive systems is not always working properly because it has never before digested food.
The gastrointestinal system is learning how to work and the muscles that help to support proper digestion are not fully developed and have not learned the right rhythm.
This rhythm is needed to move food through the digestive tract.
Newborns do not have the bacterial flora that is produced over a period of time and helps with digestion.
Once it begins to work properly newborns will cease to experience colic.
This can happen around the ago of six months.
Some newborns are not able to handle the food that their breastfeeding mothers are consuming.
Most mothers do not realize that certain foods contain allergens and chemicals that can be harmful to the baby.
However, this is one cause that is least common in causing colic in babies.
Another thing that causes colic is when newborns swallow air from excessive crying or while they are eating.
This can increase bloating and gas - causing them much discomfort.
Symptoms Of Colic - Gas and discomfort - Cries excessively for a long period of time and is hard to console - Frequent sleeplessness, fussiness, and irritability - Babies' stomach is distended and hard and will pull their knees to their chest.
These symptoms can occur during the exact time during the day or night - but more often when the meal is over.
These episodes can end just as soon as they began.
Have patience with your baby in helping them through this process.
If you need any help contact your doctor.
Unfortunately they are not invincible and therefore have to deal with certain things just like we do.
The good news is we can be there to help them.
One of the more common problems that will affect your baby at a young age is colic.
We all have heard about what it is from our mothers and grandmothers and heard the stories about how we kept them up all night long when we had it ourselves.
Experts say that there is no specific thing that causes colic.
Each baby is different and depending on who they are will depend on what causes it.
There are a few factors that doctors will attribute to colic that can cause the baby pain and discomfort.
Newborns' digestive systems is not always working properly because it has never before digested food.
The gastrointestinal system is learning how to work and the muscles that help to support proper digestion are not fully developed and have not learned the right rhythm.
This rhythm is needed to move food through the digestive tract.
Newborns do not have the bacterial flora that is produced over a period of time and helps with digestion.
Once it begins to work properly newborns will cease to experience colic.
This can happen around the ago of six months.
Some newborns are not able to handle the food that their breastfeeding mothers are consuming.
Most mothers do not realize that certain foods contain allergens and chemicals that can be harmful to the baby.
However, this is one cause that is least common in causing colic in babies.
Another thing that causes colic is when newborns swallow air from excessive crying or while they are eating.
This can increase bloating and gas - causing them much discomfort.
Symptoms Of Colic - Gas and discomfort - Cries excessively for a long period of time and is hard to console - Frequent sleeplessness, fussiness, and irritability - Babies' stomach is distended and hard and will pull their knees to their chest.
These symptoms can occur during the exact time during the day or night - but more often when the meal is over.
These episodes can end just as soon as they began.
Have patience with your baby in helping them through this process.
If you need any help contact your doctor.
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