Colic
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Signs and Symptoms of Colic
All Signs & Symptoms of Colic
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Colic:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Crying | Often | 3 mentions |
| Frequent crying | Often | 3 mentions |
| Being irritable | Often | 1 mention |
| Physical pain | Often | 1 mention |
| Screaming | Often | 1 mention |
| Spitting up | Often | 1 mention |
| Trouble sleeping or insomnia | Often | 1 mention |
| Vomiting | Often | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
How to read this chart
Crying
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Frequent crying
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Being irritable
0 years oldAmount of children: 3%1 years oldAmount of children: 0%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 0%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 0%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average birth old
Change in symptoms of Colic*
What happens to common Colic symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crying | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Frequent crying | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Being irritable | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Physical pain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Screaming | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Spitting up | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Trouble sleeping or insomnia | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Vomiting | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Colic
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Colic when they describe these conditions:
Allergies
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Sneezing Often 227 mentions Runny nose Often 177 mentions Coughing Often 99 mentions Hives Often 93 mentions Rashes (any cause) Often 77 mentions Watery eyes Often 73 mentions Itchy eyes Sometimes 60 mentions Itching Sometimes 59 mentions Congestion Sometimes 37 mentions Fever Sometimes 33 mentions Constipation
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Stomach ache(s) or pain Often 36 mentions Difficult bowel movement Often 14 mentions Hard stool Often 10 mentions Physical pain Often 7 mentions Being irritable Sometimes 6 mentions Frequent crying Sometimes 5 mentions Crying Sometimes 4 mentions Upset stomach Sometimes 4 mentions Abdominal pain Sometimes 3 mentions Nausea Sometimes 3 mentions Headaches
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Fever Often 30 mentions Headache(s) Often 24 mentions Frequent crying Often 19 mentions Dizziness Often 18 mentions Physical pain Often 16 mentions Crying Often 15 mentions Migraine headache(s) Often 14 mentions Vomiting Often 14 mentions Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy Sometimes 12 mentions Tiredness Sometimes 9 mentions
Care of Colic
Less common responses for Colic
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Change baby formula | Very Positive4.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Gripe water | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Medication for acid reflux | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Change milk | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Colic
What was your approach to Colic? What were the results?
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