Could my baby's "colic" be a sign of something more serious?
Answer by:
Brunilda Nazario, MD
Endocrinologist, WebMD Medical Expert
Medical Editor, WebMD
Before looking to treat your baby's "colic," make sure he is thoroughly examined by his pediatrician to check for a medical reason for the crying and fussiness.
Some of the possible medical reasons for irritability in an infant include:
- An infection (for example: an ear or urinary infection)
- Evidence of reflux or gastrointestinal distress
- Pressure or inflammation of the brain and nervous system
- An eye problem (for example: a scratch or increased pressure)
- An abnormality of the rhythm of the heart
- A bone fracture
- A hernia
- A hair wrapped around a finger or toe