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By Vickie
Barnes
Babies with colic are sad little creatures because they are so
uncomfortable and parents literally feel helpless not to mention the
constant crying that keeps the entire house awake for what seems like
weeks at a time. Obviously, if there are medications for treating baby
colic all parents out there who have ever had a colicky baby want to
know what they are. However, it is more complicated than simply picking
up a drug and administering it to your child. The reason is because
baby colic can be caused by several things and medications only work in
some of those instances. On the other hand, there are natural remedies
for baby colic as well, but these should be used under a physician's
care.
Many times
with
colic are simply crying
because of their discomfort and nobody knows why they have colic or how
to cure it. This is because colic is a mystery to many doctors and only
time seems to cure
who
suffer from colic. However,
there are some occasions where
with
colic are suffering from
GERD, gastro esophageal reflux disease and this can be treated with
medicine and cure the colic.
GERD is treated frequently with Zantac and other similar drugs that are
used in adults to treat heartburn, ulcers, and other similar
complaints. When you take your baby to the doctor with colic and GERD
is the diagnosis then
more than
likely a drug like Zantac will help the baby feel better and not suffer
from discomfort. Of course, some
are
not totally cured with
Zantac treatments, but most of the time they are considerably better
that they allow the rest of the house to get some sleep. On the other
hand, there are many instances of
suffering
from colic that
simply cannot be attributed to anything. In these instances some
natural remedies are useful under the close supervision of a doctor.
Natural remedies for colic include bryonia alba,
colocynths, chamomile,
magnesia phosphoric, pulsatilla, and many others. The different
homeopathic solutions to colic are suitable for a whole range of colic
symptoms. However, it is important to have a homoeopathist evaluate
your baby for the best homeopathic or natural remedy for the individual
colic. For some time many individuals were wary of natural medicine,
however given the many positive experiences people have had in addition
to few side effects like traditional medicine more and more individuals
are turning to this natural medicine and even their
as
well.
If you have a baby, or even a friend or family member has one, that has
colic then consider the above information. This shows that many times
there is a way to treat your baby's pain and help them relax while
allowing you and the rest of your family to finally get some rest not
to mention your little bundle of joy. You and your baby don't have to
endure colic until they simply get over it. Instead, talk to your
doctor or local homeopathy specialist for options.
Article Source:
http://www.articleblender.com
Vickie
Barnes is a colic veteran of two colicky babies. Please visit her
website ColicHelp.com,
for more support and resources for dealing with colic.
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