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Colic is a common condition affecting babies where they frequently are fussy or cry for no apparent reason. Another meaning of "colic" is abdominal pain.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Newborn and infant diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Abdomen

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Colic
Mylicon drops
Levsin

Other treatments

Avoid cow's milk in maternal diet

Tests

Urine culture
Urinalysis

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoke exposure

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