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DESCRIPTION
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A colicky infant cries for hours for no known reason. The cry is often a fussy screaming. Colic begins in infants about 2 to 4 weeks old and can last 5 months. It is more common in boys and first-born children.
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CAUSES
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The exact cause of colic is unknown. Tiredness, food allergy, overly warm milk, or overfeeding your baby may play a part. Stress in the home, loneliness, and pain may also have a role. Your colicky infant may simply want to be held or to go to sleep.
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SYMPTOMS
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Your infant may cry once or twice a day for 1 to 2 hours. Between these crying spells, the baby may seem fine. Crying often starts in late afternoon or early evening and frequently stops when you hold the child. The crying does no harm.
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CARE
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It is hard to treat colic since its cause is unknown. Holding, cuddling, and rocking your baby usually works best.
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