colic
Newborn abdominal distress
Colic is severe abdominal pain caused by spasms in the intestines or other organs.
In adults, it often describes pain from gallstones or kidney stones: renal colic.
Most commonly, colic refers to unexplained bouts of intense crying in otherwise healthy infants: The baby has colic and screams for hours every evening.
The adjective is colicky.
Excessively particular
- cryingEmotional tear release
- newbornInfant just delivered
- inconsolableUnable to be comforted
- swaddlingWrapping babies snugly
pacifier · soothing · burping · pediatrician · feeding · formula · breastfeeding · rocking
Formless, expanding substance
- flatulenceIntestinal gas accumulation
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
- dyspepsiaImpaired digestion causing discomfort
antispasmodic · peppermint · fennel · chamomile · probiotic · gut · belching · constipation
Involuntary muscle tightening
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- gripesVoiced minor dissatisfactions
- painBodily or emotional distress
- intestinalOf the gut
gallstones · renal · biliary · obstruction · appendicitis · pancreatitis · diverticulitis · gastroenteritis
Domesticated riding animal
- foalYoung equine, under one
- mareFemale adult equine
- stallionIntact male breeding horse
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
intestinal · impaction · torsion · walking · tubing · rolling · pawing · sweating
Extremely harsh or strict
- intenseExtreme in degree
- intermittentOccurring at irregular intervals
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
sharp · stabbing · excruciating · acute · paroxysmal · writhing · unbearable · agony
fussy
Excessively particular
- cryingEmotional tear release
- newbornInfant just delivered
- inconsolableUnable to be comforted
swaddling · pacifier · soothing · burping · pediatrician · feeding · formula · breastfeeding · rocking · shushing
gas
Formless, expanding substance
- flatulenceIntestinal gas accumulation
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
dyspepsia · antispasmodic · peppermint · fennel · chamomile · probiotic · gut · belching · constipation · diarrhea
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- gripesVoiced minor dissatisfactions
- painBodily or emotional distress
intestinal · gallstones · renal · biliary · obstruction · appendicitis · pancreatitis · diverticulitis · gastroenteritis · peritonitis
horse
Domesticated riding animal
veterinarian · intestinal · impaction · torsion · walking · tubing · rolling · pawing · sweating · distended
severe
Extremely harsh or strict
- intenseExtreme in degree
- intermittentOccurring at irregular intervals
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
cramping · sharp · stabbing · excruciating · acute · paroxysmal · writhing · unbearable · agony · groaning
- childhood illnesseschickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, whooping cough
- Horse Ailmentslaminitis, navicular, thrush, founder, lameness
- Horse Problemscribbing, weaving, bucking, rearing, biting
- babycarebaby bottles, diapers, pacifiers, cribs, strollers
- parentinggentle parenting, child, mom, children, kids
- Child Healthcheckups, immunizations, vaccinations, well-child visits, growth charts
coliccontentment
Peaceful satisfaction with circumstances
comfort · calm · settled · soothed · peaceful sleep
- colon cancerMalignant growth in large intestine
- descending colonBowel segment traveling downward
- ascending colonBowel segment rising rightward
- baby colicExcessive crying in newborns
- infant colicPersistent crying in newborns
- colon polypsGrowths on intestinal lining