colicky
Crying from cramps
Colicky describes a baby who cries excessively and inconsolably, typically in repeated episodes: The colicky infant kept the whole household awake.
The term comes from colic—sharp abdominal pain of uncertain cause in infants.
Adults or animals with digestive distress may also be called colicky, though the baby sense dominates.
Excessively particular
- irritableEasily provoked to annoyance
- unsettledNot yet resolved
- sleeplessUnable to drift off
- restlessUnable to be still
cranky · inconsolable · newborn · teething · swaddling · soothing · nursing · formula
Involuntary muscle contraction
- spasmodicOccurring in irregular bursts
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- intermittentOccurring at irregular intervals
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
griping · stabbing · throbbing · severe · gnawing · ache · pangs · writhing
Swollen, expanded state
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- gasFormless, expanding substance
- flatulenceIntestinal gas accumulation
abdominal · gastrointestinal · indigestion · gut · lactose · intolerance · probiotics · gripe
Prolonged mournful crying
- screamingLoud, shrill vocalizing
- howlingProlonged mournful crying sound
- shriekingEmitting shrill, loud cries
- inconsolableUnable to be comforted
bawling · squalling · sobbing · whimpering · mewling · fussing · witching hour · evening
fussy
Excessively particular
restless · cranky · inconsolable · newborn · teething · swaddling · soothing · nursing · formula · gripe water
cramping
Involuntary muscle contraction
- spasmodicOccurring in irregular bursts
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- intermittentOccurring at irregular intervals
waves · griping · stabbing · throbbing · severe · gnawing · ache · pangs · writhing · doubled over
bloating
Swollen, expanded state
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- gasFormless, expanding substance
flatulence · abdominal · gastrointestinal · indigestion · gut · lactose · intolerance · probiotics · gripe · distended
wailing
Prolonged mournful crying
- screamingLoud, shrill vocalizing
- howlingProlonged mournful crying sound
- shriekingEmitting shrill, loud cries
inconsolable · bawling · squalling · sobbing · whimpering · mewling · fussing · witching hour · evening · prolonged
- baby colicExcessive crying in newborns
- infant colicPersistent crying in newborns
- colic reliefTreatment for infant distress