OTC treatment of colic and infant pain

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The causes of colic

The causes of colic are unknown, but several possible reasons have been suggested, including:

Abnormal gastrointestinal motility and pain signals from sensitised pathways in the gut viscera²
Cow's milk allergy or lactose intolerance in some cases³
An inadequate amount of lactobacilli and an increased concentration of coliform bacteria in the infant gut⁴
Food allergies⁵
Behavioural issues, such as family tension, parental anxiety or inadequate parent-infant interaction⁶

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