Why does my little sister go stiff and arch her back?

Question

I've looked this up on internet and things keep coming up with Colic, But she doesn't bend her knees to her stomach and when we sit her up or stand her up she still screams her head off. She has literally just done it and ive managed to get her too sleep. Does anyone know what this could be. Any suggestion would be brilliant until we see doctor. Thanks in advance! x

Answer 1

It could be several things, gas, colic, any number of intestinal disturbances. acid reflux is common in infants, also a hernia, i would advise a trip to doctor as soon as possilbe. it seems as if she must be in pain.

Answer 2

Is she having some sort of fit/seizure? Sorry i don't want to worry you, could have been this though? Also how old is she, if she's a baby some do that if they are teething. It is also symptoms of something called reflux.

There is a ring of muscle (valve) at the top of the stomach which normally stops what is in the stomach from going back up again. Often in babies this valve does not work very well, so milk and stomach acid can go back up and may spill out of the mouth. This is called reflux.

Answer 3

If she has a fever or a bad diaper rash you need to get her to the ER IMMEDIATELY.  It could be menengitis!