What is colic?.. Colic in babies refers to a condition in which the baby cries for a long time for no apparent reason.. Usually colic occurs in healthy babies and can start a few weeks after birth and last until three to four months old.. Babies with colic cry frequently and intensely, often in the evening or at night.. These cries usually cause colic more than three days a week. It is still unknown, but it is believed that factors Like gas, early digestion, sensitivity to light and sound, or even food allergies can play a role... colic is stressful for parents, because babies in this condition are usually not relieved by conventional methods... the mother's diet (if breastfeeding) or the use of special milk powders can also be useful... it is important for parents to see a doctor to ensure the health of the child, to be sure if he has colic... How long does colic last in babies? Infant colic usually starts around the second or third week after birth and can last until around three to four months. In most cases, colic in babies will improve on its own after this period and the baby's intense crying will gradually decrease. Although the duration of colic may be different for each baby, the symptoms often disappear completely by the end of four months. In babies it is still not fully known, but some theories point to digestive problems.. One hypothesis is that the baby's digestive system is not yet fully developed and this may cause gas or discomfort in the stomach and intestines. It can contribute to colic. Some babies may be more sensitive to their surroundings, light, sound or even temperature changes. It can cry for a long time and lead to severe.. It can also help to occur. In addition to digestive and psychological factors, some researches have pointed out the relationship between mother's nutrition and colic in breastfed babies.... The consumption of certain foods such as dairy products, caffeine and some vegetables such as cabbage and onions by the mother can cause digestive discomfort in the baby and lead to the occurrence of colic. As a result of colic, the following symptoms are seen in normally healthy and well-nourished babies: - **Intensive crying:** The baby cries a lot and the parents' efforts to calm him down are fruitless.... The baby's face becomes red and inflamed.... The baby cries at certain times every day, usually in the late afternoon or evening.... The crying periods last from a few minutes to a long time.... The crying usually starts suddenly and without any particular reason. The baby's body is stiff. tightens the abdominal muscles and the knees and back contract.... - **Sleeping:** Crying makes the baby's sleep irregular and disturbing.... - **Breastfeeding:** Intense crying prevents the baby from eating regularly and comfortably....Of course, the amount of feeding the baby does not decrease.... - **Sore throat:** The baby burps when crying.... - **Variable severity of symptoms:** The symptoms of some babies are mild and the baby only cries from time to time. It is slow and restless... Treatment of colic in infants There is no specific medicine that cures all or most cases of colic in babies....however there are several treatments that calm a percentage of babies' crying....- **Cow's milk protein withdrawal:** Cow's milk protein withdrawal means that if the baby is bottle-fed, he should be given hypoallergenic food from now on, or if formula is removed from the mother's milk....it is tried for one to two weeks, continued if successful and abandoned if not effective Of course, if the diet relieves the symptoms, it does not mean that the child is always allergic to milk, the relief of the symptoms proves the effectiveness of the experimental treatment and the appropriate reaction of the baby to the treatment.. The small air bubbles that are trapped in these stomach bubbles cause the stomach bubbles to get bigger... Throat blowing... Simethicone acts topically on the digestive tract and does not enter the blood stream... Simethicone drops relieve colic in a baby.. or put a spoon in the baby's mouth. Read the indications for use... - **Lactose drops:** Lactose is an enzyme that breaks lactose sugar in milk into glucose, and galactose is one of the symptoms of colic... a baby's appropriate reaction to lactose does not necessarily mean that from now on the child should eat lactase drops... milk sensitivity is temporary... to schedule an appointment, call the number below... 021-88213218