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The causes of Infant Colic
29 October 06Infant Colic = recurrent episodes of irritability, fussing, or excessive crying lasting for a total of more than 3 hours a day, on more than 3 days a week, for more than 3 weeks.
> more likely afternoon/evening
> in infant between 2 weeks old and 4 months old
The causes of Infant Colic
65% Normal variant crying
10% Parental anxiety
10% Protein intolerance
5% Irritable bowel syndrome
5% Gastro-oesophageal reflux
5% Other
Summary of Causes
Normal crying variant
> Infant temperament/Parental anxiety
> Cow milk protein allergy
> Carbohydrate/Lactose intolerance
> GI dysmotility/IBS
> GORD (Gastro-oesophageal reflux)
> Exclude other causes (eg. urine infections, other infections, etc).