Stomach Pain In Babies-Home Remedies,Symptoms

       

Stomach pain is also known as Colic pain which is characterized by episode of crying for more than three hours a day or,more than three days a week in an healthy child.Often crying occurs in evening which is frustrating for parents because baby's discomfort occurs for no apparent reason.Its not a long term problem.
         The cause of colic pain is unknown but some believe that it may occur because of gastro-intestinal discomfort.It may lead to abdominal pain,fussiness,intense crying.It is most common in six weeks of age and above.

Symptoms-

-Intense crying which seem more like screaming,
-Crying for no reason unlike crying for hunger,or when need to change diaper,
-Baby become fussy even they stop crying,
-Specific timing of episodes of crying,
-Body language such as hard stomach,stiffed legs,clinched fists.

Causes-

  There is no exact reason for colic pain.It depend on babies condition also it varies among babies.some times it cure on its own or some time baby needs medication.so according situation,baby's health doctor diagnosis the cause of colic pain.

Home remedies for colic pain-

1)Massage-

     If your baby is suffering for gas then massage is best way to relieve gas.Take few drops of coconut oil on your palms.massage baby's tummy in clockwise direction.it will not only helps to relieve gas also soothe the baby.

2)Warm Bath-

   

Giving warm bath helps to relieve pain of baby.It is practiced from centuries.While giving bath to baby you can gently massage baby's tummy which will soothe baby.

3)Carom Seeds-

 

This is very simple yet effective home remedy which our elders often tell us for colic pain.Take 1/2 tbsp carom seeds(Ajwain).just chew that carom seeds and gently blow on your baby's naval.as well as you can apply that chewed carom seeds on baby's tummy.This will give some relieve from colic pain.

4)Asafoetida-

     This is very popular Indian home remedy for colic pain. Asafoetida helps in digestion also relieve Flatulence and gas.Add pinch of hing in 1 tbsp of water and boil it.Take that concoction and apply around baby's naval.

5)Pedaling Exercise-

 

This is also easiest way to relieve gas.Place your baby on his back and hold her knees together and gently push legs toward baby's tummy.hold this position  for few seconds.if your baby refuses to this exercise,stop it immediately.                             

6)Burping-

   

Burping is the way to relieve gas also prevent the development of air pocket in baby's tummy.After feeding your baby,put your baby on shoulder.supporting baby's neck and shoulder ,gently rub or tap her back till you hear burp.

7)Breastfeed for longer time-

     

 The hind-milk that comes after the baby has sucked on breast for a while is more nutritious than fore-milk which comes at the beginning.The hind-milk has more fat which helps in digestion also soothe the stomach.Make sure that baby feed longer on each breast.

8)Mommy's Diet-

   

     Mommy diet also play important role Breast milk.Make sure you eat healthy food.avoid dairy product,Spicy foods,citrus fruits,caffeine which cause to colic in babies.

9)Change the Formula Milk-

  Some formula milk does not suit for babies which affect on baby's stomach.so try to change formula milk.

10)Start Tummy time-

 

Starting tummy time helps to release gas.Place your baby on her tummy,across your lap,gently rub her back.If you are thinking to start tummy time,do it only when your baby is awake.

11)Ask for Help-

  Colic pain is health condition which does not have any specific reason and treatment.If you thought that situation is unmanageable then always ask your parent to help.

           These are some home remedies for colic pain.Constant crying is hard to deal with it but its last longer than initial six months.If you are unable to handle the situation the always seek your doctor advice.