Colic

Baby Colic

Colic is a condition, usually in infants, caused by severe abdominal pain. The usual symptoms include prolonged crying. Simethicone is often useful as a safe temporary relief agent for colic.

Horse Colic

Colic is also a potentially fatal condition experienced by horses, consisting of ailementary blockage. Horses experiencing colic will not eat and often attempt to nip at their abdominal region. One method of handling a horse with colic is to walk it extensively.

External links

  • Baby Colic (http://www.colicshop.com/baby-colic.shtml) Information
  • Baby Colic Advice (http://www.lpch.org/HealthLibrary/ParentCareTopics/NewbornQuestions/CryingBabyLessThan3MonthsOldIncludesColic.html)
  • Colic Q&A (http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_doctor/baby_colics.shtml)
  • eMedicine Health: Colic (http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9878-1.asp)

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