Colic (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Colic Overview
- Colic Causes
- Colic Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Colic Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Colic Treatment
Self-Care at Home
There are no sure-fire treatments, but you may try the following:
- Use a pacifier.
- Gently rock the infant using a rocking chair or lap.
- Softly massage the infant’s abdomen or back.
- Play relaxing music (even if it works just for the parent!).
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Colic is commonly described as a behavioral syndrome characterized by excessive, paroxysmal crying. Colic is most likely to occur in the evenings, and it occurs without any identifiable cause.
