Pediatr. praxi. 2012;13(4):233-236

Infant colics

MUDr.Eva Bronská, Ph.D.1, doc.MUDr.Jiří Bronský, Ph.D.2
1 Ordinace praktického lékaře pro děti a dorost, Praha
2 Oddělení dětské gastroenterologie, Pediatrická klinika UK 2. LF a FN Motol, Praha

Prevalence of infant colics is approximately 10–20 % and are usually present at 3 months of age. The cause of colics is unknown. It is defined

as uncalmable crying in otherwise-healthy well-developing infant without any signs of chronic disease. There is no known causal

therapy. None of the studied therapeutical approaches (simethicone, massages and manipulations, warm wrappings, car ride simulation

etc.) was proven as beneficial by controlled studies. Some authors mention positive effect of infant formulae with hydrolysed protein

and elimination of allergic components from mother´s diet. However, more high quality randomised controlled studies are needed to

prove this effect.

Keywords: infant, colics, psychosocial factors, scientific evidence, allergy

Published: August 24, 2012  Show citation

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