What is another word for colic?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒlɪk] (IPA)

Colic which is a common digestive disorder that affects young infants can be termed with few other synonyms such as Baby Crying Syndrome, infantile colic, abdominal pain, and crying spell. These terms are commonly used to describe a condition in which an otherwise healthy baby cries excessively and frequently, usually during the evening hours. The symptoms of colic can vary from baby to baby, but typically include prolonged crying, fussiness, irritability, and difficulty sleeping or staying asleep. It can be a frustrating experience for both parents and little one. Therefore, it is essential to identify these symptoms early so that appropriate remedies can be sought to provide relief to the baby.

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  • hyponyms for colic (as nouns)

    • state
      hurting, pain.

Usage examples for Colic

He's fell down-stairs, an' out of a cherry-tree, an' choked on fish-bones, an' had green-apple colic, an' been kicked by Squire Pettijohn's bull, an' tumbled into Foxes' Gully,-and that ain't but six things that might ha' killed him an' didn't.
"The Brass Bound Box"
Evelyn Raymond
He rolled the hand over and over on his lap, as if it had been somebody's baby; and a baby with the colic.
"First Fam'lies of the Sierras"
Joaquin Miller
It is not to be doubted that although Whitey was suffering from a light attack of colic his feelings were in the main those of contentment.
"Penrod and Sam"
Booth Tarkington

Famous quotes with Colic

  • Catherine announced that he died of hemorrhoidal colic, and people who went to the funeral wondered why, in that case, the large bandage was tied around his neck. And that, gentle reader, is what comes from playing with dolls at the wrong time.
    Will Cuppy

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