What is the treatment for child colic?

Children's colic

Baby colic is called a well-nourished infant crying for more than three hours a day, for more than three days a week, and for more than three weeks. It is worth noting that colic of children usually begins two weeks after the birth of the child and disappears on its own upon completion of the third or fourth month of age, and its spread is observed among both male and female children and is not related to the type of milk the child receives, whether natural or artificial milk.
 It is noted that the children of mothers who smoke during pregnancy or after childbirth have a higher risk of suffering from colic, it is worth noting that the diet of the mother who breastfed her baby does not increase or reduce the incidence of colic as it is on the tongues of many people, and colic does not affect Child develops normally.

 Treatment of children's colic

Treatment with medicines and nutritional supplements
There is no proven treatment that helps all children get rid of colic, but there are some drugs that have been tried to get rid of them, and these include the following:

•  Gas elimination medications: relieve colic symptoms, but not significantly, and the use of these medications is considered safe in most children except for children who take medications to treat thyroid disorders
• . Probiotics: bacteria that help maintain the natural balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system, and are used in cases of children's colic because of the belief that there are disturbances in the balance of beneficial bacteria when the child suffers from colic, but there is not enough scientific evidence to support its effectiveness in such cases.

Alternative medicine

 Some parents use some alternative therapies to control child colic, but the effectiveness of these treatments has not been proven, but some of them may be dangerous. Among these treatments are the following:

•  Herbal tea and herbal remedies, such as fennel oil, The problem with the use of herbal tea and herbal remedies is that they are not subject to the same laws that regulate the manufacture of medications and therefore may be contaminated.
•  Water and sugar.
•  Massage therapy.
•  Manual processing.
• Acupuncture.

 General advice to deal with colic children

 You can calm the child and reduce his crying due to suffering from colic by following some tips, including the following:

• Carrying the baby as straight as possible during feeding, and in the case of breastfeeding, it is preferable to breastfeed the baby from one breast until it is almost empty before switching between the two sides.
• Substitution of formula: The formula is not considered a possible cause of infant colic, but if the child suffers from or is unable to tolerate cow's milk, changing the type of milk to a special type helps reduce the symptoms of colic, and within two days of changing the type of milk The mother may notice an improvement in symptoms, otherwise it is possible to revert to the previous type of milk.
• Changing lactation: Changing lactation and nipples may help relieve some of the symptoms of colic by choosing a type that reduces the amount of air that reaches the baby's hollow during breastfeeding.
•  Massage the baby nicely.
• Making some noise: Babies love the sounds that remind them of the mother’s heartbeat and other sounds that they were hearing in the womb during pregnancy, so it may be helpful to place the child in his own seat near the washing machine while the mother is washing, and the child may calm down when the vacuum cleaner is turned on.
• Keep calm: Some children feel relaxed as a result of movement, noise, and activity, but others respond better to calm, calm, and dark.
•  Moving the child: Gentle movement can be a calming factor for the crying of the child, for example, placing it in a rocking bed, or swing, or carrying it close to the mother's chest so that he hears her heartbeat, in addition to moving it gently up and down.
• Use of a pacifier or soother: For many children, the sucking process is soothing, and therefore using the pacifier reduces the crying of the child.
•  Use a warm bath and gently scrub the baby's stomach.
• Go out with the baby for a walk.
•  Embrace the child.
• Swaddling, means to comfortably wrap the child in a blanket or piece, which helps the child sleep.
•  Use a warm water bottle, wrap it in a towel, and place it on the child's abdomen, which gives him a feeling of pleasure and comfort.

 Causes of childhood colic

 The exact cause of colic is unknown, but there are some theories that may explain childhood colic, including the following:

•  The growth of the digestive system, including the muscles responsible for digestion and the accompanying spasms.
• Gases.
•  A change in hormones that cause stomach pain or a change in mood.
•  Hypersensitivity to light and noise.
•  The development of the nervous system.

 Causes of the baby's crying

Colic may cause the baby to cry, but there are other reasons that may lead to his crying as well, such as suffering from infection, stomach acid reflux, other stomach problems, inflammation of the brain and nervous system, eye problems, or irregular heartbeat, Or damage the bones, muscles, or fingers.
 There are unsatisfactory reasons that may cause the child to cry, too, including the following:

• Hunger: Some children have signs that may indicate their need for food, such as irritable moods, placing their hands on their mouths, and sucking lips.
• The need to burp.
•  Baby needs to change diapers.
• The need to sleep.
• The child feels cold or free.
•  Teething: Teeth usually begin between 4 and 7 months old, and teeth may appear earlier.