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: | 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 | *[[Baby Colic]] : a condition, usually in infants, characterized by incessant crying | ||
| − | *Renal Colic : a pain in the flank, characteristic of | + | *Renal Colic : a pain in the flank, characteristic of [[Kidney Stones (Renal Calculi)]] |
| − | *Biliary Colic : blockage by a gallstone of the common bile duct or cystic duct | + | *Biliary Colic : blockage by a gallstone of the common bile duct or cystic duct (See : [[Gallstones]]) |
*Devon Colic : an affliction caused by lead poisoning | *Devon Colic : an affliction caused by lead poisoning | ||
* Painter's Colic or lead poisoning | * Painter's Colic or lead poisoning | ||
Latest revision as of 03:42, 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 (Renal Calculi)
- Biliary Colic : blockage by a gallstone of the common bile duct or cystic duct (See : Gallstones)
- Devon Colic : an affliction caused by lead poisoning
- Painter's Colic or lead poisoning
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