Definition of Colic

Colic:A cause of crampy abdominal paininearly infancy. Colic is a commoncondition,发生在大约在10babies. Aninfantwith colic is irritable, cries, and often has a rigidabdomenand draws up its legs. Overfeeding, undiluted juices, food allergies, and stress can aggravate colic. Colic usually lasts from early infancy to the third or fourth month of age. Treatment can include dietary changes, carefully measured feedings, and extra burping. Parents should not assume that newabdominal painand loud crying in their baby are colic. It is important for the baby to be seen by aphysiciantorule outmore serious conditions.

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