Common symptoms in infancy Flashcards
1
Q
5 common symptoms
A
Crying Colic Nappy rash/diaper dermatitis Sleep problems Vomiting
2
Q
What is a colic symptom
A
Paroxysmal crying with pulling up of the legs for 3hrs on 3 or more days a week
3
Q
What is are colic symptoms associated with?
A
Feeding difficulties
4
Q
How to help a colicky baby
What if you are breastfeeding, what can be done for a colicky baby?
A
Movement
Letting the baby finish the first breast first
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Low allergen diet may help as probiotics increased
Reassure
Reduce stress on parents
5
Q
What is Fisher’s rule?
A
Letting the baby finish the first breast first - hindmilk is easier digest
6
Q
Cow’s milk protein allergy - what is it?
- symptoms?
A
An IgE/non IgE mediated response to cows milk protein -- GORD Blood/mucus in stools Can lead to falterimng growth
7
Q
Rx for cow’s milk protein allergy in:
- breastfeeding women
- formula
A
Change to hypoallergenic extensively hydrolysed or amino acid formula
