Abstract: Baby crying can be a cause of many illnesses one of the most common causes can be abdominal coli. Colic is commonly described as a behavioral syndrome in neonates and infants that is characterized by excessive, paroxysmal crying. Colic is most likely to occur in the evenings, and it occurs without any identifiable cause. This review study evaluated the management of colic abdomen in infants pediatric age group, Including diets, drug treatment, and behavioral interventions.
Data sources: Different study types were reviewed, Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews, Meta-analysis, from Embase and MEDLINE databases till December 2017, in combination with bibliographies list of included studies.
Conclusions: Counseling and education to the family about abdominal colic can reduce maternal stress recommending the parents to ask for help from other caretakers for a short period. Due to the lack of understanding of the pathogenesis of abdominal colic and unproven treatment. We consider consistent follow-up and encourage parents to discuss their feelings.
Keywords: infant colic, pediatrics, management, prevention and Treatment.
Title: Overview of Management and Different Aspects of Infant Colic
Author: Ghaday Ibrahim Alyamani, Nieveen Abdullah Tunkar, Duha Adnan Fallatah, Arwa Saad Alzahrani
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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