Three-Month Colic in Infants: Causes, Diagnostics, and Effective Treatments with Osteopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Three-Month Colic: Symptoms and Impact on Infants
The term “Three-Month Colic” refers to abdominal pain in infants, often accompanied by severe bloating. This typically manifests as excessive crying and restlessness. The transition from normal digestion to mild digestive disturbances and then to Three-Month Colic in babies and newborns is gradual and presents a significant challenge for many parents.
Causes of Three-Month Colic: A Comprehensive Overview
The causes of Three-Month Colic in infants are varied, making thorough diagnostics essential before any treatment. This diagnostic process holds particular significance for newborns and infants, as these young patients cannot concretely express their discomfort, and their health is closely tied to the mother’s well-being.
The Role of the Microbiome in Three-Month Colic
After birth, the newborn faces a completely new situation. The microbiome, which refers to the composition of microorganisms in the body, plays a crucial role in this context. Ideally, the mother transfers beneficial microorganisms (such as gut flora) to the newborn. However, in reality, harmless viruses and bacteria can also be transmitted, which may disrupt the immature system of the newborn. Breastfeeding plays a vital role here, as the immune system transferred from the mother (immune cells) significantly influences the baby’s microbiome.
Structural Aspects: How Birth Influences Colic
The craniosacral system of the baby needs to be regulated and restructured, as the still-disconnected bone plates (future sutures) can become heavily compressed during birth. In cases of vacuum-assisted births, significant changes can occur, although they are typically well regulated; they do not have a causal relationship with digestive disturbances or Three-Month Colic according to osteopathic concepts.
Nevertheless, osteopathy provides an excellent opportunity to touch and evaluate the structures to better understand the multiple influences and assess the baby’s health condition.
Diagnostic Approaches to Identify Three-Month Colic
The diagnostics for Three-Month Colic are crucial to capturing the various causes and initiating appropriate therapy. Methods from osteopathy and kinesiology can be employed in this context.
Treatment Options for Three-Month Colic: Osteopathy vs. Chinese Medicine
The treatment of Three-Month Colic in infants usually occurs through the breastfeeding mother, who ideally is in excellent health. A diet rich in microorganisms is advantageous in this context. In cases of metabolic disturbances, vitamins, minerals, or trace elements can be used to support development. For excessive and digestion-disturbing microorganisms, mild antibiotic herbs from Chinese Medicine that are compatible with breastfeeding can be applied.
Conclusion
Through the diagnostic approach and the treatment of the baby’s development via the breastfeeding mother with gentle naturopathic remedies, regulating the affected baby’s digestion is readily achievable. The prerequisite is the awareness of the mother that her health is closely linked to that of the baby. For non-breastfed babies, options are limited. In cases of extreme structural problems, support from baby osteopathy can also be sought.
Author: Heilpraktiker Alexander Spies
