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Colic.

A R Colon1, J S DiPalma

  • 1Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

American Family Physician
|December 1, 1989
PubMed
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Infant colic, characterized by excessive crying, often resolves by four months. Dietary changes, like removing cow

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatal Care
  • Infant Nutrition

Background:

  • Infant colic is a common condition affecting newborns, typically starting within the first few weeks of life.
  • Excessive crying associated with colic can cause significant distress for both infants and parents.
  • The exact causes of colic remain unclear, but several contributing factors are being investigated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of dietary modifications in managing infant colic.
  • To explore potential interventions for colic relief in infants.
  • To understand the typical onset and duration of infantile colic.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study tracking colic onset and resolution timelines.
  • Intervention group: removal of cow's-milk protein from the maternal or infant diet.

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  • Control group: standard care for colic.

    • Main Results:

    • Colic typically begins between 2-6 weeks of life and resolves by 4 months.
    • Crying episodes are most frequent in the evening, post-feeding.
    • Eliminating cow's-milk protein from the diet resolved colic in 30% of affected infants.

    Conclusions:

    • Dietary intervention, specifically cow's-milk protein elimination, can be effective for a subset of infants with colic.
    • Simethicone and antispasmodic agents may offer symptomatic relief but are not universally effective.
    • Further research is needed to identify all causes and optimal treatments for infant colic.