Intestinal colic, airplane embrace several times a day

Written by Liu Li
Pediatrics
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Intestinal colic is generally caused by intestinal function or obstruction, causing extremely severe pain during attacks, and the timing of the pain is irregular, making it very tough for children. Children are usually very weak after an episode of intestinal colic, so it is recommended for parents to adopt comfortable holding methods for the baby. The airplane hold is a commonly used method, but the frequency of using the airplane hold should also be controlled. For children with intestinal colic, decisions should be made based on the frequency of the child's episodes, and adjustments can be made accordingly based on these episodes.

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Can drinking milk relieve intestinal colic?

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Can infantile colic cause vomiting milk?

Intestinal colic can cause vomiting. There are many reasons for intestinal colic, mainly due to the incorrect nursing posture of the mother and the baby swallowing a large amount of air when crying, leading to intestinal bloating, which then causes intestinal irritation. Additionally, it could be due to the high protein and sugar content in breast milk or formula, which increases the load on the baby's digestive system, leading to intestinal bloating and stimulating bleeding from intestinal colic. Any painful stimulus can lead to intestinal colic in babies. During pain, some of the body's emergency responses, such as gastrointestinal spasms and stomach contractions, can lead to vomiting. Therefore, it is crucial to control the diet for babies experiencing abdominal pain, especially those diagnosed with intestinal colic. It is important to monitor whether the baby has symptoms like abdominal bloating or abnormal stools. In daily life, adopting a diet of frequent small meals can help reduce acute intestinal occurrences and minimize irritation to the intestinal walls.