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Diagnostic Workup Before Diagnosing Colic has been published by Carin E. Reust, MD, Center for Family Medicine Science, University of Missouri, Department of Family and Community Medicine, MA303 Health Sciences Center, Columbia, MO 65212 and Robert L. Blake, Jr, MD, Columbia, Arch Fam Med. 2000;9:282-283. The research relates to what diagnostic workup is appropriate before making the diagnosis of colic? The objectives of the research are as follows: A MEDLINE search (1966-present) was performed using the key word "colic," with limits to diagnosis, English language, and age group (newborn infants aged 0-1 month and infants aged 1-23 months). Seventeen articles were identified, of which 3 were specific for diagnosis. Two of these articles involved the diagnostic utility of acoustic analysis of crying, and 1 involved the use of a symptom diary. A similar strategy was used on MEDLINE (1996-present) to review infantile gastroesophageal reflux (GER).

How Is Colic Diagnosed? Many conditions can cause excessive crying in a baby, and colic is one of them. Colic is a term often used to describe persistent and excessive crying for no apparent reason during the first three months of life. Colic is diagnosed only after other medical conditions that cause excessive crying have been ruled out. The diagnosis is often confirmed after the fact, meaning once symptoms have improved. The History and Physical Exam Before diagnosing colic, your healthcare provider will begin by asking a number of questions. This will include questions about: The crying (when it happens, how long it lasts, and what it sounds like) What you do when your baby cries Your infant's diet, stools, urination, and sleep patterns What and how you feed your baby Possible causes of the crying. Your healthcare provider will also examine your infant, looking for clues that might help explain the crying. Is It Colic or Something Else? There are many possible causes of prolonge...

Let's face it, caring for a baby is hard work. Your little bundle of joy might cry more than you ever expected. Listening to a crying baby can be frustrating, especially when it never seems to end. As a parent or caregiver, you have limited energy, patience and tolerance. It's common to feel overwhelmed, helpless and possibly even angry by the constant demands of the baby. How to Calm a Crying Baby Check physical needs first: Is the baby hungry? Thirsty? Need to be burped? Too hot or cold? Diaper dirty? Check for signs of illness or fever. If you think the baby may be sick seek medical attention immediately.  Rock the baby, hold the baby close, or walk with the baby.  Stand up, hold the baby close, and repeatedly bend at your knees.  Sing or talk to the baby in a soothing voice.  Gently rub or stroke the baby's back, chest, or tummy.  Offer a pacifier or try to distract the baby with a rattle or toy.  Swaddle the baby with a soft blanket.  Ta...

GERD-TUMS Pepcid Prilosec Prevacid Nexium Speed is what makes TUMS different from other heartburn treatments, both over-the-counter products and prescription medicines. And that means feeling better faster when heartburn strikes. TUMS dissolves easily, travels quickly, and tackles heartburn at the source — neutralizing stomach acid right away. In contrast, some heartburn medications enter the bloodstream and must be processed by the body before they can begin to work. Several hours or days may pass before they take full effect to fight your heartburn. Acid reducers are heartburn medications that decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach. H2 blockers (or H2 receptor antagonists) like Pepcid AC® lower the stomach’s acid production. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Prilosec OTC®, Prevacid® and Nexium® slow down the stomach cells that produce acid.

Jessica Simpson has a baby, or the story of a baby. Latest in the trend of being pregnant is Jessica Simpson. People are still saying that Simpson is pregnant, but she is silent about her pregnancy. Jessica Simpson is wearing big bulky clothes to cover up her baby bump! She was out this weekend in a super-tight bump-hugging outfit! Simpson reportedly met up with sister Ashlee and nephew Bronx at the airport before jetting off. Though she's been mum on the mom front, Simpson is rumored to be expecting a baby -- a girl, according to some reports -- with fiance Eric Johnson. The couple is set to wed next month. Related articles Jessica Simpson Holds Her Stomach on the Streets of NYC (popsugar.com) Video: Jessica Simpson Crosses Coasts in Another Bump-Baring Ensemble (popsugar.com) Jessica Simpson Sports Another Bump-Baring Ensemble (popsugar.com)

Image via Wikipedia President Obama's health care law includes a new entitlement about disabled. The Obama administration is that CLASS for Community Living Assistance Services and Supports must be eliminate. The administration is justifying the elimination due to the reason that it would wouldn't be sustainable because of its cost. After much criticism from the leftists, the White House made it clear that the CLASS program would not be eliminated completely. Premiums was being collected for years before any benefits would be paid and counting the money as savings and the program made the health care law looker cheaper than it really is. Republicans argue. "A lot of the rest of the deficit reduction is smoke and mirrors, I believe, and I think it's pretty easy to show," Fox News contributor Bill Kristol said on "Fox News Sunday." "I think the Republicans now need to say this is just the tip of the iceberg. We need to repeal Obamacare.” The...

2. Colon Cancer Affects Men and Women Equally (Photo credit: TipsTimes ) 18. colon-cancer-in-women (Photo credit: TipsTimes ) Digestion organism eliminates solid, semisolid or liquid waste material (feces) from the digestive tract via the anus. It is normal for a humans to expel feces with a varying frequency from a coups of times a day to a couple of times weekly. There is no rule for frequency of bowel movements, but the general range is from 3 times a day to 3 times a week. Less than 3 movements a week may indicate constipation, and more than 3 watery stools a day could indicate diarrhea. Improved Bowel Movement If you've ever had a out of routine bowel movement, you only need to worry after some diagnosis. A bowel movement should be soft and easy to pass, though some people may have harder or softer stools than others. Stool should be brown or golden brown, be formed, have a texture similar to peanut butter, and have a size and shape similar to a sausage. Normal...