Colic Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms
A
Excessive, high pitch cry
- 3 H, 3 days, 3 weeks
- Usually in evenings
2
Q
Refer
A
Failure to put on weight
3
Q
Treatment
A
Lactase enzyme (colief)
- break down sugar lactose found in breast + formula
Simethicone (infacol)
- Eliminates trapped gas through belching/flatus
4
Q
Advice
A
Remove cow milk - 1 week trial
- Breastfed: mother needs to avoid dairy
- Bottle fed” hypoallergenic formula
Massage tummy
