Question
The baby has been crying continuously, and the doctor says it might be due to severe stomach and intestinal pain. IV fluids and medication haven’t worked. Previous treatment and effects: No allergies and no family history of hereditary diseases. These two days, eating products like “Mama Love” and “Simida” didn’t help. Desired assistance: Don’t want to see him cry all the time.
Answer
Hello: Infantile intestinal spasm is caused by strong, intermittent contractions of the intestinal smooth muscle, which leads to intermittent abdominal pain. It is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain in infants. When it recurs in infants, it is mainly manifested as persistent and difficult-to-soothe crying. During crying, the face becomes flushed, the abdomen swells and becomes tense, and the legs are curled up. The recurrence can stop when the child passes gas or stool. In infants, you can understand how to have intestinal spasm from the intensity and duration of crying. The diagnosis is based on the duration of crying rather than its intensity.