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Colic in Infants | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Intense, prolonged crying is the principal symptom of colic. Infants with colic can also be gassy and have swollen bellies because of all the air they swallow while crying.
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Colic in Infants: Diagnosis & Tests
Author: John Wegmann, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 07/06/01