Colic
<p>Colic (from Greek κολικός kolikos, "relative to the colon") or cholic is a form of pain which starts and stops abruptly. It occurs due to muscular contractions of a hollow tube (colon, ureter, gall bladder, etc.) in attempt to relieve an obstruction by forcing content out. It may be accompanied by vomitingand sweating. Types include:</p>
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<li><a href="brain://NmD2CHCXrUawzGiyfpEFuw/InfantColic">Baby colic</a>, a condition, usually in infants, characterized by incessant crying</li>
<li><a href="brain://6e88HS1HHVW88ytdcuC9hQ/RenalColic">Renal colic</a>, a pain in the flank, characteristic of kidney stones</li>
<li><a href="brain://weqZpXreH1yCysSEK7ofxw/GallbladderColicBiliaryColic">Biliary colic</a>, blockage by a gallstone of the common bile duct or cystic duct</li>
<li><a title="Horse colic" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_colic">Horse colic</a>, a potentially fatal condition experienced by horses, caused by intestinal displacement or blockage</li>
<li><a title="Devon colic" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon_colic">Devon colic</a>, an affliction caused by lead poisoning</li>
<li>Painter's colic or <a title="Lead poisoning" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_poisoning">lead poisoning</a></li>
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