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Infantile colic — Unfolded

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Infantile colic is a common complaint for which mothers bring their babies to pediatricians. Though the condition has been a cause of controversy and a subject of extensive research, no consensus is yet reached on its definition, etiopathogenesis and management. This article reviews the existing literature on present subject.

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Garg, P. Infantile colic — Unfolded. Indian J Pediatr 71, 903–906 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02830833

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