When your baby is colicky the baby will usually start getting more fussy than normal as well as start crying more and more which gets more intense.
Signs and symptoms of colic are the following.
Intense crying that may seem more like screaming or an expression of pain.
Crying for no apparent reason, unlike crying to express hunger or the need for a diaper change.
Extreme fussiness even after crying has diminished.
Predictable timing, with episodes often occurring in the evening.
Facial discoloring, such as reddening of the face or paler skin around the mouth.
Bodily tension, such as pulled up or stiffened legs, stiffened arms, clenched fists, arched back, or tense abdomen.
Colic in babies is frequent, prolonged and intense crying or fussiness in a healthy infant.
The Colic can be particularly frustrating for parents because the baby's distress occurs for no apparent reason and no amount of consoling seems to bring any relief.
The colicky episodes often occur in the evening.
Episodes of colic usually peak when an infant is about 6 weeks old and decline significantly after 3 to 4 months of age.
The excessive crying will resolve with time, managing colic adds significant stress to caring for your newborn baby.