
What Causes Severe Abdominal Pain And A Hard Stomach In An Infant?

Possibly due to colics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Let me first ask whether the baby is exclusively breast fed or whether formula feeds are being given.
Babies often get colics especially when on formula feeds. In such a case switching back to breast milk should provide relief.
You should burp the baby for at least 15-20 mins after each feed. All you need to do is to hold the baby head and elevated for this duration.
The extra air taken causes distention and hence colics. Proper burping will ensure its escape and the milk will not regurgitate back from the stomach to the food pipe, thus providing relief.
You can otherwise give Coliaid when needed.
Try this and see if it helps. If it does, you need not consider infantile spasms.
Hope I have answered your question.
Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das
Pediatrician

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