Ureteric colic Health Dictionary

A severe spasmodic griping pain... colic

See CHOLECYSTITIS, CHOLECYSTALGIA, etc.... biliary colic

The back ?ow of URINE from the URINARY BLADDER into the ureters (see URETER). The cause is defects in the VALVES which normally prevent this re?ux from occurring. If, in addition, the patient – usually a child – acquires bacteria in the bladder, the consequence may be one or more attacks of PYELONEPHRITIS caused by the infected urine gaining access to the kidney pelvis. Diagnosis is by imaging techniques. Treatment is by long-term antibiotics while awaiting spontaneous recovery. Occassionally, corrective surgery is required.... vesico-ureteric reflux

 See that the infant’s mouth completely latches on the nipple otherwise air-swallowing may cause colic.

Teas. Spearmint, Dill seeds or Roman Chamomile. 1 teaspoon to each cup boiling water infused until warm. Teaspoonful doses as necessary.

Aromatherapy. Gentle abdominal massage: 3 drops oil Chamomile in 1 teaspoon Almond oil. If not available, use warm Olive oil. ... colic, infant

Episodes of irritability, and excessive crying in otherwise healthy infants, thought to be due to spasm in the intestines.

A baby with an attack of colic cries or screams incessantly, draws up the legs towards the stomach, and may become red in the face and pass wind.

Colic tends to be worse in the evenings.

The condition is distressing but harmless.

Usually, it first appears at 3–4 weeks and clears up without treatment by the age of 12 weeks.... colic, infantile

Spasms of severe pain on one side of the back, usually caused by a kidney stone (see calculus, urinary tract) passing down the ureter.

There may also be nausea, vomiting, sweating, and blood in the urine.

Treatment is usually with bed rest, plenty of fluids, and injections of an analgesic drug, such as pethidine.... renal colic