By now you know if your baby has colic. Colic is the term used for a long bout of unexplained crying in infants. The screaming can occur r egularly at a certain time or times, often in the evening or night hours.
Some babies react after feeding, others at any time.
Colic may be caused by an immature digestive system or by an allergic reaction to food. Check a screaming baby for fever and other symptoms, making sure there is no obvious cause of pain or discomfort. Some infants have colic from gas pain, and it stops when they pass gas or stool. Most cases remain unexplained. Regular checkups will help your baby's doctor make sure there is not some other, more serious, cause for pain.