Infant Colic Treatment in Houston
Is your colic baby crying inconsolably? Do you feel helpless watching your colic newborn suffer? Have all your attempts to soothe your little one been in vain?
At Osteopathic Healing Hands, we offer effective Colic Treatment using Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), a natural alternative that is highly beneficial for colic in newborns and colic infants.
Studies have shown that Osteopathic treatments can provide significant benefits for relieving colic in newborns, as well as improving sleep patterns. OMT is an effective adjunct therapy in reducing the discomfort caused by infant crying and helping to ease the symptoms of colic.
Infantile colic is characterized by fussiness, irritability, and excessive crying in infants, often lasting for over 3 hours a day, more than three days a week.
- The colic phase typically begins when a baby is 2 to 3 weeks old, and during this time, the infant may appear angry or upset.
- The symptoms usually peak when the baby is around 2 months old and gradually reduce by 3 months.
- Despite the crying, babies with colic are generally healthy and well-fed.
If you are looking for a natural and gentle solution for your colic infant, our treatments can help provide relief and calm your baby, offering peace to both your little one and your family.
Try the colic hold newborn technique, an OMT approach that helps alleviate discomfort and soothe your baby.
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Signs and Symptoms of colic in infants include inconsolable, intense crying that occurs more frequently at the same time each day, typically during the late afternoon or evening. The crying can last from a few minutes to up to 3 hours per day, often ending with the passage of gas or stool. Newborns experiencing angry crying may also display physical signs such as curling up of the legs, clenched fists, and a tense belly.
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Your physician will conduct a thorough physical examination to identify any potential causes for your baby’s distress, such as a blockage in the intestines. However, lab tests and imaging are typically not necessary.
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Infantile Colic Treatment in Houston TX
Treatment depends on the cause and is generally a conservative approach.
- We offer colic infant treatment at Osteopathic Healing Hands, which shows significant benefits in providing colic relief and improving sleep during the colic phase.
- Our infant colic treatment includes techniques like the colic hold, designed to alleviate colicky pain and reduce colic symptoms.
- Homeopathic remedies are also available as an alternative to soothe a colicky baby.
- Additionally, probiotics are sometimes suggested to help restore the digestive system’s normal flora in colic newborns.
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