Infantile Colic
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Infantile colic is described as excessive crying with no clear cause in infants who otherwise present as healthy. Its presentation is widely reported - as little as 3% or up to 40% of infants worldwide. An Australian journal recently reported 20%, while the Singapore Medical Journal reported 40% presentation in the healthcare sector.[1][2][3]
In general, it appears that infant colic is one of the most common causes for hospital emergency visits in the first few months of life.[1]
It is generally described as a self-limiting condition, resolving after three to four months of life.[2]
Pathological Process[edit | edit source]
While colic implies a gastrointestinal origin, research into conditions relating to the gastrointestinal system and the prevalence of colic has found inconclusive or weak associations.[1][3][2]
Among the topics researched the following were most prevalent:
- Microbiota and inflammatory markers (both in the gut and systemically)
- Lactose intolerance
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux
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Management / Interventions
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Differential Diagnosis
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ellwood J, Draper-Rodi J, Carnes D. Comparison of common interventions for the treatment of infantile colic: a systematic review of reviews and guidelines. BMJ Open. 2020; 10 (2): e035405.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sung V. Infantile colic. Australian prescriber. 2018 Aug;41(4):105.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lam TM, Chan PC, Goh LH. Approach to infantile colic in primary care. Singapore medical journal. 2019 Jan;60(1):12.
