Pressing hard against the abdomen usually brings relief. Babies who need this remedy look extremely anxious and often feel relief when carried tummy-down on someone's arm. The abdomen feels tender, tight, and hot, and drinking cold water may bring improvement. The person's face may look extremely tense, or even contorted, with pain. Babies may arch their backs and try to stay in that position.
Pain comes in paroxysms, often with gas and burping, or with nausea.
Hot water bottles, heating pads, or drinking something warm can soothe discomfort, and rubbing the abdomen may also help. The abdomen feels tight, and constricting pains press upward, making breathing difficult. Warm applications and warm drinks may bring relief. Infants who need this remedy often arch their backs, and seem impatient and angry. In addition, instructions for use are usually printed on the label.