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Infantile colic: a review.

R S Asnes, R L Mones

    Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Infant colic, a common yet poorly understood condition, causes significant distress. This review examines colic etiologies and therapies, offering a practical management approach for infants and families.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Neonatology
    • Infant Health

    Background:

    • Infant colic is a prevalent condition characterized by unexplained crying and distress in infants.
    • The exact causes of infant colic remain poorly understood, leading to parental anxiety and physician challenges.
    • Existing therapies for infant colic have limited efficacy, necessitating further research and improved management strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the various suggested etiologies of infant colic.
    • To examine historical and currently significant therapies for infant colic.
    • To propose a practical management approach for infant colic.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of infant colic.
    • Analysis of proposed causes and treatments for infant colic.

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  • Synthesis of information to develop a management strategy.

    • Main Results:

    • Multiple theories exist regarding infant colic's origins, but none are universally accepted.
    • A wide range of therapies have been proposed, with few demonstrating consistent effectiveness.
    • The review identifies historically relevant and practically significant interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive understanding of infant colic's etiology is lacking.
    • Effective, evidence-based treatments for infant colic are limited.
    • A structured management approach can be valuable for addressing infant colic and supporting families.