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Colic in Infants

Colic in Infants | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Most of the time, the cause of the baby's colic cannot be determined, and it can't be prevented. Proper feeding techniques and appropriate diet can be helpful.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

Colic does not have any adverse, long-term effects. Colicky infants can cause high levels of stress in their parents. This can place the infant at risk of being abused by a parent or other caregiver. This is more likely if the caregiver is socially isolated and has little help in dealing with the baby's crying.

What are the risks to others?

Colic is not contagious and poses no risk to others.


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Author: John Wegmann, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/06/01



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