Difference between revisions of "Colic"
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| − | + | Colic (from Greek κολικός kolikos, "relative to the colon") or cholic is a form of pain which starts and stops abruptly. It occurs due to muscular contractions of a hollow tube (colon, ureter, gall bladder, etc.) in attempt to relieve the obstruction by forcing content out. It may be accompanied by vomiting and sweating.<br>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 | |
| − | + | *Devon Colic : an affliction caused by lead poisoning | |
| − | * [[ | + | * Painter's Colic or lead poisoning |
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Revision as of 03:40, 7 September 2014
Colic (from Greek κολικός kolikos, "relative to the colon") or cholic is a form of pain which starts and stops abruptly. It occurs due to muscular contractions of a hollow tube (colon, ureter, gall bladder, etc.) in attempt to relieve the obstruction by forcing content out. It may be accompanied by vomiting and sweating.
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
- Devon Colic : an affliction caused by lead poisoning
- Painter's Colic or lead poisoning
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