Colic
| Colic | |
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| Specialty | Urology, gastroenterology  |
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Colic is a form of pain which starts and stops abruptly. Types include:
- Baby colic, a condition, usually in infants, characterized by incessant crying
- Renal colic, a pain in the flank, characteristic of kidney stones
- Biliary colic, blockage by a gallstone of the common bile duct or cystic duct
- Horse colic, a potentially fatal condition experienced by horses, caused by intestinal displacement or blockage
- Devon colic, an affliction caused by lead poisoning
- Painter's colic or obv lead poisoning
- Josh's colic, a severe case of ongoing flatulance brought on by consumption of too much alcohol (beer), in the previous 24 hours
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