colic

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Children of mothers with untreated depression had a higher risk of developing digestive conditions, including nausea and vomiting, functional constipation, colic, and irritable bowel syndrome.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

The neighbor who tries to one-up your saga of seizures with a story about her son’s colic.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2024

Horses that can’t stand are at increased risk for complications such as pressure sores, colic and pneumonia.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

The Times excludes deaths due to colic, laminitis, neurological or other issues unless directly tied to racing or training.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023

I do not know its range at lethal setting, but I had not been far out of it, for I was doubled up like a baby with colic.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin