Pediatric Colic
Colic is when a healthy baby cries for an extended period of time for no reason.
What is Pediatric Colic?
Colic typically begins suddenly with nonstop crying. This can be very stressful for mom and dad. The good news is colic will go away on its own after once the baby is around 3 months to 6 months old.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Colic?
Burping
Clenching fist (while crying)
Crying that last more than 3 hours a day
Curling up legs towards their abdomen (while crying)
Flushed face
Gas
Happens more than 3 days a week
Last for more than 3 weeks
Tight belly
How is Pediatric Colic diagnosed?
Medical history
Physical exam
Blood test
Imaging (to rule out any other medical conditions)
What are the causes of Pediatric Colic?
The cause for colic is unknown. Some theories include:
The baby is sensitive and having trouble adjusting
The baby is unable to calm itself
Gas
Milk allergy/intolerance
Pediatric Colic Doctors and Providers
Bradley Barth, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Michele Alkalay, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Amal Aqul, MDPediatric Hepatologist
Sarah Barlow, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Nandini Channabasappa, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Aakash Goyal, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Bhaskar Gurram, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Lauren Lazar, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Megha Mehta, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Charina Ramirez, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Norberto Rodriguez-Baez, MDPediatric Hepatologist
Isabel Rojas Santamaria, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Rinarani Sanghavi, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Mhammad Gaith Semrin, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Luis Sifuentes-Dominguez, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
David Troendle, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Meghana Sathe, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Edaire Cheng, MDPediatric Gastroenterologist
Phuong Luu, PA-CPhysician Assistant - Gastroenterology
Van Nguyen, APRN, PNP-PCNurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology
Jennifer Peacock, APRN, PNP-PCNurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology
Shabina Walji-Virani, APRN, PNP-PCNurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology
Christine Winser-Bean, APRN, FNPNurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology