Colic (cont.)
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Michael A Woo-Ming, MD
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Steven L Bernstein, MD
IN THIS ARTICLENext StepsOutlookAlthough colic can be a frightening experience for new parents, it is not a dangerous condition for your child. An infant often will outgrow the condition after age 3 months, usually with no permanent problems. |
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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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