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Colic (cont.)

Medical Author:
Michael A Woo-Ming, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Steven L Bernstein, MD

Colic Treatment

Self-Care at Home

There are no sure-fire treatments, but you may try the following:

  • Use a pacifier.

  • Gently rock the infant using a rocking chair or lap.

  • Softly massage the infant’s abdomen or back.

  • Play relaxing music (even if it works just for the parent!).

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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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