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Is Gripe Water Effective For Colic Pain In An Infant?
Question: How safe and effective is Gripe water as a colic remedy? Please suggest alternative ayurvedic/ home remedies for colic in children. My daughter is now 15 months old. Also suggest how to gauge Colic in children when it is not too acute - is loss of appetite a probable symptom
Brief Answer:
Unlikley colic
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for writing to us.
Gripe water ( make sure it is non alcoholic) may be safe but not be safe if given daily.
Colic pain usually lasts till 4 to 6 months , maximum a year .
Your daughter is 15 months now.
There could be other reasons for pain.
Few possibilities include
1. Worm infestation
This can cause poor appetitie and abdominal pain. Deworming every 6 months with albendazole will be definitely helpful, without sideeffects
2. Indigestion.
This could be related to food that she is eating. Ensure 2 servings each of vegetables and fruits everyday along with adequate water intake.
3. Food allergy
It is possible for kids at this age to have some kind of food allergy. You had mentioned in your previous question about the rash. This could correlate to food allergy, cows milk being the most common. Try changing to soy milk like isomil and see if that helps
Wishing your daughter speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
Unlikley colic
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for writing to us.
Gripe water ( make sure it is non alcoholic) may be safe but not be safe if given daily.
Colic pain usually lasts till 4 to 6 months , maximum a year .
Your daughter is 15 months now.
There could be other reasons for pain.
Few possibilities include
1. Worm infestation
This can cause poor appetitie and abdominal pain. Deworming every 6 months with albendazole will be definitely helpful, without sideeffects
2. Indigestion.
This could be related to food that she is eating. Ensure 2 servings each of vegetables and fruits everyday along with adequate water intake.
3. Food allergy
It is possible for kids at this age to have some kind of food allergy. You had mentioned in your previous question about the rash. This could correlate to food allergy, cows milk being the most common. Try changing to soy milk like isomil and see if that helps
Wishing your daughter speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
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