The word colic means unexpected spasm or painful tightening of a muscle independent of age. When colic occurs in infants, it is termed as Infantile Colic
Infantile colic refers to sudden outbursts of excessive crying in a previously healthy infant which are not relieved from routine measures.
16 to 26 % of infants experience colic in their lifetime.
Infantile colic is one of the most common causes for crying in babies and a diagnosis of exclusion.
It affects more than 7 lac infants each year worldwide and is known to affect children of all socio- economic strata; which is a huge matter of concern among parents.
