Colic Flashcards

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What is colic

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Characterised by high pitched crying for at least 3 hours a day, at least 3 days per week and for at least 3 weeks

May occur usually around the same time

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Colic symptoms

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Difficult to comfort
Red in the face
High pitched crying
Knees drawn up to stomach

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Referral for colic

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Inconsolable crying
Failure to put on weight

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Colic treatment

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Effectiveness for treatment lacks evidence. Can be tried for 1 week to see if it helps

Lactase enzyme - Colief
Breaks down lactose in breast milk and formula

Simethicone - Infacol
Eliminates trapped gas

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Colic advice

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Must reassure patients that their baby will grow out of it

Can suggest removing cow’s milk for 1 week as a trial

Massage the tummy in circular motions

Holding baby, rocking the baby, burping the baby, having warm baths

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