Pediatria pre prax 4/2010

Infant colic

A large percentage of sucklings suffer from regular crying and fussy period in their first month of life. A part of them meet the criteria of colic. Considering the ambigous etiology it is not easy for doctors to choose the remedy. Elimination of cow’s milk products brings the definite effect only for children with cow’s milk allergy. A positive effect comes among others also from the probiotics.

Keywords: colic, cow’s milk allergy, gastroesophageal reflux, probiotics, advice for parents.