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Incidence and Associated Factors of Infantile Colic in Thai Infants
Kamonnan Suklert1, Nopaorn Phavichitr1
1Department of Pediatrics, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Insights
The incidence of infantile colic in Thai infants is 6.5%. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first two months was found to be the sole protective factor against colic in this study.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Infantile colic is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder causing significant family distress.
- Understanding its incidence and contributing factors is crucial for effective management.
- Prevalence and incidence rates of infantile colic can differ across populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of infantile colic in Thai infants.
- To identify factors associated with infantile colic in this specific population.
Main Methods:
- A prospective analytic study involved 386 Thai infants aged 1-6 months.
- Caregiver interviews utilized a questionnaire based on Rome IV criteria for colic symptoms.
- Evaluated family background and potential colic-precipitating factors.
Main Results:
- The incidence of infantile colic in infants under 6 months was 6.5%.
- Colic onset occurred within 12 weeks of life and lasted approximately 6 weeks.
- Exclusive breastfeeding for the first two months was associated with a lower incidence of colic (OR=3.0; 95% CI=1.3-7.2).
Conclusions:
- The incidence of infantile colic in Thai infants (6.5%) aligns with global reports.
- Exclusive breastfeeding during the initial two months emerged as the only identified risk factor in the study cohort.
Purpose:
Infantile colic, a common functional gastrointestinal condition, causes distress and frustration in families. Its prevalence and incidence vary from community to community. The purpose of our study was to demonstrate the incidence of and factors associated with infantile colic in Thai infants.
Methods:
We conducted a prospective analytic study to explore the incidence and factors associated with infantile colic in 386 Thai infants aged between one month and six months. Caregivers were interviewed using a questionnaire about infants' symptoms of colic based on the definition from the Rome IV criteria. Family background and potential precipitating factors of colic were also evaluated.
Results:
The incidence of colic in infants younger than 6 months was 6.5%. All infants' colic started within 12 weeks of life and lasted approximately 6 weeks. Sex, gestational age, birth weight, delivery route, birth order, family factors, and parental factors were not correlated with the occurrence of colic. Infants who were exclusively breastfed for the first 2 months of life had a lower incidence of infantile colic than those who were mixed- or formula-fed (odds ratio=3.0; 95% confidence intervals=1.3 to 7.2).
Conclusion:
The incidence of infantile colic in Thai infants in our study was 6.5%, which is similar to that in other reports. Being exclusively breastfed for the first two months was the only risk factor in our cohort.
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