Patient's question:
My baby is a little over a month old. Every night, he's fussy and can't sleep peacefully. Moreover, he wakes up after eating milk during the day and also spits up. The doctor previously said it was due to gas and colic, but even after taking medication and using abdominal patches, he still gets fussy every night. Sometimes, the fussing lasts for up to 4 hours.Doctor's answer:
Colic is only a symptom, not a disease. Intestinal spasms are paroxysmal abdominal pains caused by strong contractions of the smooth muscles in the intestinal wall. First, it is necessary to rule out organic diseases that may cause intestinal spasms and provide treatment targeting the underlying cause. Timely medical consultation is essential to avoid missed screening opportunities. Medications should be prescribed by a physician. Antispasmodic drugs such as cimetropium bromide can block the muscarinic receptors of smooth muscles and directly act on the smooth muscles to alleviate muscle spasms.