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[[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