How long does it take for colic to go away in babies?

  Colic usually occurs in babies under the age of one, because the nerve development of the intestinal wall is immature at this stage, which can cause irregular intestinal peristalsis and can lead to colic. In addition, weak digestion of the gastrointestinal tract or abdominal flatulence caused by breastfeeding or crying can also cause colic. Colic in babies will disappear around the age of one because after the age of one, their intestinal tract is more developed and the gas in the intestine can be expelled well, so they are no longer prone to colic.  Colic can occur at any time, but most often occurs at dusk or in the evening, and almost always at a fixed time of day. Moreover, the attacks are characterized by crying, painful faces and refusal to feed, which can last from tens of minutes to several hours.  To avoid physical effects on the affected child, it is recommended to give active treatment. For simple colic, abdominal massage can be performed, clockwise for about 15 minutes each time, while warm towels can be used to keep the baby’s abdomen warm. If the pain is more serious, you can give your baby an open plug to get the stool out, or take oral medication to relieve intestinal cramps, such as belladonna combination. In addition, you should pat your baby’s back promptly after feeding to help him/her ventilate in order to reduce the occurrence of colic.