HomeoRemedyAbdominal cramps, worse after eating
- Abdominal cramps or aching pains
- Symptoms worse after eating
- Accompanying gas, constipation, or nausea
Stomach & Digestion
Colic
Abdominal pain, cramping, and discomfort often seen in infants and adults
Overview
Colic is a condition characterized by severe abdominal pain, cramping, and discomfort, often experienced by infants. It can cause distress for both the child and the parents.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Griping, clutching, stabbing abdominal pain
- Intense, cramping abdominal pain that feels like the abdomen is being grasped or clutched
- Pain that is relieved by bending double or applying firm pressure to the abdomen
- Sudden shifts in the location of pain
Intense, twisting abdominal pain relieved by bending double or walking
- Intense, cramping abdominal pain that feels like the intestines are twisted into a knot
- Pain is relieved by bending double or walking around
- Cold sweat on the face during pain episodes
Red, burning urine with mucus deposits
- Sharp pain in the loins, especially the left side
- Dizziness and oppression of the chest
- Swelling of the glands, especially the inguinal and mammary
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Croton tigliumProfuse, watery diarrhea that gushes out forcefullyDioscorea villosaSudden, shifting pains that radiate from the abdomenCuprum metallicumViolent spasms of colic, as if a knife were thrust into the abdomenChamomillaSudden, spasmodic pain that comes and goesAconitum napellusSudden and great sinking of strengthCocculus indicusNervous colic, worse at night, accompanied by gasAlumenTendency to lead colic in those who work with leadPlumbum metallicumAbdominal pain radiating in all directions with stony hardness of the abdomenPulsatilla pratensisLoud rumbling and gurgling in the abdomenCadmium sulphuratumBurning and cutting pains in the stomach with intense nausea and vomitingCuprum arsenicosumSudden, shifting pains in the abdomenRanunculus bulbosusStitching, boring, gnawing pains in the right hypochondriac regionNatrium carbonicumStomach pain that drives the patient out of bed to eat at 5 a.m.SennaColic with excessive gas and windMagnesium phosphoricumViolent, spasmodic abdominal pain relieved by heatChelidonium majusSharp pain under the right shoulder bladeChina officinalisSensation of a lump or constriction in the stomachBelladonnaDistended, painful abdomen with vomitingDulcamaraPain or rashes around the navelPlatinum metallicumIntense, cramping umbilical pain radiating to the backCastoreum canadenseSudden sinking of strength as if the very principle of life has been struck downStaphisagriaColic from angerStannum metallicumColic relieved by hard pressureGratiola officinalisSudden, shifting pains in the abdomen with rumbling gasAllium cepaViolent cutting pain in the lower left abdomen with frequent, burning urinationJaborandiSevere pains over the pubic area with a strong urge to urinate, which provides reliefCarbo vegetabilisSensation of a lump or constriction in the stomachAluminaConstipation with difficulty passing stoolLycopodium clavatumExcessive gas and distension of the lower abdomenCoffea crudaExtreme sensitivity and intolerance of pain
Not sure which fits? The app compares all 34 remedies against your symptoms.
Get the appSee a doctor if
- Persistent, severe abdominal pain that does not improve with soothing techniques
- Fever, vomiting, or signs of dehydration
- Difficulty feeding or refusing to eat
Everyday tips
- Try holding the baby in a warm, upright position to soothe the pain
- Gently massage the baby's abdomen to help relieve gas and discomfort
- Avoid overfeeding and ensure proper burping during and after feedings
- Consider dietary changes, such as adjusting the mother's diet if breastfeeding
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