How to identify colic

Dr. Ajay Jain Dr. Ajay Jain Sep 3, 2017 0 1026

How to identify colic

Colic is diagnosed after other potential causes of crying are excluded.

BEWARE of these “Red flag” signs indicating that further investigations may be needed.

  • Vomiting (vomit that is green or yellow, bloody or occurring more than 5/day)
  • Change in stool (constipation or diarrhea, especially with blood or mucous)
  • Elevated temperature.
  • Irritability (crying all day with few calm periods in between)
  • Lethargy (excess sleepiness, lack of smiles or interested gaze, weak sucking lasting over 6 hours)
  • Poor weight gain