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[Infantile colic--what will help?]

I Matheson1

  • 1Institutt for farmakoterapi, Universitetet i Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|August 20, 1995
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Infantile colic affects one-third of infants, with unknown causes. Maternal smoking while breastfeeding may increase colic risk, but effective treatments remain limited.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatology
  • Gastroenterology

Context:

  • Infantile colic is a common condition affecting approximately one-third of infants.
  • The exact etiology of infantile colic remains largely unknown, presenting a diagnostic challenge.
  • Current therapeutic interventions for infantile colic often lack proven efficacy.

Purpose:

  • To review the known causes and documented therapies for infantile colic.
  • To guide healthcare professionals in avoiding inefficient treatments for infantile colic.
  • To explore potential risk factors and management strategies for infantile colic.

Summary:

  • Infantile colic is a prevalent infant condition with unclear origins, possibly linked to maternal smoking during breastfeeding.
  • No significant increase in colic risk was associated with other maternal or demographic factors.

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  • Recommended strategies include parental support and specific interventions like dietary changes, sucrose infusion, or behavioral therapy, while avoiding hyperstimulation.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a comprehensive overview of infantile colic, aiding clinical decision-making.
    • Highlights the limitations of current pharmacotherapy and alternative medicine for infantile colic.
    • Offers evidence-based guidance for managing infantile colic, emphasizing supportive care and targeted interventions.