Patient's question:
My baby has been crying non-stop from 7 PM to around 10 PM every night for two weeks. He doesn't eat during the middle of the night, and it seems like he's very hungry. When I put the milk in his mouth, he still refuses to eat. What could be causing the baby to cry and refuse to eat?Doctor's answer:
It may be caused by colic, which is only a symptom and not a disease. Colic is paroxysmal abdominal pain caused by strong contractions of the smooth muscles of the intestinal wall. First, it is necessary to rule out organic diseases that may trigger colic and provide treatment targeting the cause. Seek medical attention promptly to avoid delaying diagnosis and treatment. Medication should be prescribed by a physician. Antispasmodic drugs can block muscarinic receptors on smooth muscles and directly act on smooth muscles to relieve muscle spasms.