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Persistent infant crying has been associated with severe marital discord, postpartum depression, early termination of breastfeeding, frequent visits to doctors, a quadrupling of laboratory tests, and prescription of medication for acid reflux. [citation needed] Babies with colic may be exposed to abuse, especially shaken baby syndrome. [9]
Neurological examination is usually normal. Misdiagnosis as benign infantile spasms or epileptic seizures is common, particularly where clear signs or symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux are not apparent. Early diagnosis is critical, as treatment is simple and leads to prompt resolution of the movement disorder. [2]
Pyloric stenosis should be suspected in any infant with severe vomiting. On physical exam, palpation of the abdomen may reveal a mass in the epigastrium . This mass, which consists of the enlarged pylorus, is referred to as the 'olive', [ 14 ] and is sometimes evident after the infant is given formula to drink.
Dr. Vincent M. Pedre III, MD, FMCP, says acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a condition that affects up to 20 percent of the American population. Some sources ...
An infant demonstrating the Babkin reflex: he opens his mouth when pressure is applied to both palms (8 seconds). The Babkin reflex occurs in newborn babies, and describes varying responses to the application of pressure to both palms. Infants may display head flexion, head rotation, opening of the mouth, or a combination of these responses. [22]
Reflux occurs when acid travels from the stomach to the esophagus and throat; unlike heartburn, it can give you pain in your chest, a sore throat, or bouts of coughing.
Beyond one small 2006 study published in Birth which did associate reflux symptoms with hairier babies, there’s little research to support this claim, and most of the evidence is anecdotal.
According to him, this reflex should disappear after the infant's first 3–6 months of life. Since then, the Moro reflex has been used to detect early neurological problems in infants. [10] Absence or prolonged retention of Moro reflex can be signs that the infants need neurological attention. [11]