Colic

Updated on Nov 21, 2024

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ICD-10 R10.4		MeSH D003085

Colic (from Greek κολικός kolikos, "relative to the colon") or cholic is a form of pain that starts and stops abruptly. It occurs due to muscular contractions of a hollow tube (colon, ureter, gall bladder, etc.) in an attempt to relieve an 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

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 lead poisoning

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