Colic (cont.)
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Michael A Woo-Ming, MD
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Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
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Steven L Bernstein, MD
IN THIS ARTICLEColic CausesSome researchers speculate colic may originate in a baby’s intestines, although there is no defined cause. Others believe the cause may be environmental. For several years, mothers believed certain milk formulas were the cause of colic. Recent evidence suggests avoidance of cow's milk for certain infants. Switching to a whey hydrolysate formula may prevent the formation of colic. |
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Colic is commonly described as a behavioral syndrome characterized by excessive, paroxysmal crying. Colic is most likely to occur in the evenings, and it occurs without any identifiable cause.
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