colique

la colique (FR N-F) colic, illness typical of infants (typically three to six weeks old) characterized by intense stomach aches; also used familiarly for diarrhea. Most doctors are in agreement that what is commonly referred to as »colic« is not an illness at all, but a temperamental stage in the development of many infants. Such colic consists of periods of intense crying, lasting at least three hours, often more. Actual organic illness should be ruled out before accepting this diagnosis…