What are the symptoms of colic? What can I do to stop it?

The colic symptoms include: 1. Predictable crying episodes. A baby who has colic often cries about the same time every day, usually in the late afternoon or evening. Colic episodes may last from a few minutes to three hours or more on any given day. Your baby may have a bowel movement or pass gas near the end of the colic episode. 2. Intense or inconsolable crying. Colic crying is intense, sounds distressed and is often high pitched. Your baby's face may flush, and he or she is extremely difficult — if not impossible — to comfort. 3. Crying that occurs for no apparent reason. It's normal for babies to cry sometimes. But, crying usually means your baby needs something, such as food or a clean diaper. Crying associated with colic occurs with no clear cause. 4. Posture changes. Curled up legs, clenched fists and tensed abdominal muscles are common during colic episodes. Colic is common. It usually starts a few weeks after birth and often improves by age 3 months. By ages 4 to 5 months, the majority of babies with colic have improved. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colic/basics/symptoms/con-20019091 You can do baby massage to relief colic pain. Also, feed infant colic drop will help to ease the pain and reduce wind in tummy. Try to avoid the remedies mentioned in this article: http://sg.theasianparent.com/pacifier-and-common-herbal-remedies-may-worsen-colic-in-babies/