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A member asked:

My 12 week old is colicky and now is fussy when we are trying to feed him - cries/coughs/spits out formula/wiggles a lot. what do we do?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sounds like reflux: Try positional techniques to help - hold infant upright burping for 20-30 minutes after feeds. Do not nurse with baby in horizontal position. See pediatrician if continues.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/8/2015

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Colic: Congratulations on being so patient with your baby! a few conditions come to mine - all solvable. But it's better to discuss the differential diagnosis with your pediatrician. One thing sure colic is self-limited and your baby will be fine eventually.

Dr Romans and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/1/2014

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