What sort of disorder is colic?

Colic: Colic is abdominal pain, usually caused by gas. In infant, it occurs quite freuently between the ages of 2 weeks and 2 months.

Unexplained crying: The research description uses a rule of 3's. 3hrs of unexplained crying at least 3hrs/day in the 1st 3 months.By definition it is not due to illess or defect. Brazleton set standards in the 70's for nl crying frequency peaking @ 6wks. Often attributed to tummy pain there is no proof, though many get gassy if they cry that much. It often disappears as baby begins to roll over & entertain themself.

Fixable: Colic is uncontrolled fussiness in an infant for hours at a time frequently thru the day. It refers to a behavior. Many say there is no cure, but i believe that colic is caused by something, such as gas, formula intolerance, or acid reflux disease. Careful investigation usually discovers the cause , which allows for a fix.