| Clinical inquiries. What is the best treatment for infants with colic? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16822454 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Infantile colic, defined as excessive crying in an otherwise healthy baby, is a distressing phenomenon, but there is little evidence to support the many treatments offered. Several small studies report some benefit from use of a hypoallergenic (protein hydrolysate) formula, maternal diet adjustment (focusing on a low-allergen diet), and reduced stimulation of the infant. While dicyclomine has been shown to be effective for colic, there are significant concerns about its safety, and the manufacturer has contraindicated its use in this population. An herbal tea containing chamomile, vervain, licorice, fennel, and balm-mint was also effective in a small RCT, but the volume necessary for treatment limits its usefulness (strength of recommendation: B, inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence). The one proven treatment is time, as this behavior tends to dissipate by 6 months of age. |
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Authors:
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Charles A Crotteau; Sarah Towner Wright; Anne Eglash |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of family practice Volume: 55 ISSN: 0094-3509 ISO Abbreviation: J Fam Pract Publication Date: 2006 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-07-06 Completed Date: 2006-08-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502590 Medline TA: J Fam Pract Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 634-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. |
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Breast Feeding Colic / diet therapy, drug therapy, therapy* Food Hypersensitivity / complications Humans Infant Infant Formula* |
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