introduction: renal colic can be managed by preventing the contraction movements of ureter muscles. by reducing acetylcholine in the nerve terminals, magnesium sulfate could be effective in this regard. the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of magnesium sulfate on acute renal colic pain relief. method: the present study was a double-blind clinical trial in which the patients suffer...

CONTEXT Infant crying can cause parental distress, and colic is associated with low maternal self-efficacy and heightened risk for depression. Breastfeeding is recognized as an effective method of calming infants, but the relationship of colic and the use of breastfeeding to remedy infant crying have not been tested for any effects on breastfeeding duration. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects ...

INTRODUCTION The infantile colic is a difficult experience met by parents in the first few months of an infant's life. This may lead to increased discomfort for infants as well as psychological distress for mothers. This study aimed at assessing the baseline knowledge of mothers in Saudi Arabia about infantile colic mainly in regard to the etiology and management. METHODS In this cross-sectio...

BACKGROUND Abdominal colic is common in infants but generally harmless. The exact aetiology is unknown but it has been associated with vicious cycle of crying and swallowing of air by the infant. The excessive crying associated with it can result in a lot of distress for family members creating unnecessary panics. We sought to find the perception and management of abdominal colic by mothers in ...

In EVJ’s last issue, Dr Martin Burton challenged the veterinary world to prepare and publish systematic reviews that will inform veterinary practice [1]. Dr Burton’s comments were in response to our publication of our first systematic review addressing interventions for dynamic intermittent dorsal displacement of the soft palate [2]. Clinicians looking for other, similarly robust pieces of evid...

Renal colic is a common emergency department (ED) presentation. The use of CT in the diagnosis of renal colic has increased over the past two decades and is now the most common imaging modality used in many institutions. However, with growing concerns about cumulative radiation exposure, increasing healthcare costs and patient flow in EDs, alternative approaches may need to be considered. Point...

Background: Acute renal colic is one of the most painful situations in patients’ life. The best management modality for pain alleviation paramount importance. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate effect intravenously administered morphine and oral tamsulosin compared independent use patients with colic. Methods: double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 200 aged 18 55 years referred tert...

BACKGROUND Infantile colic, cry-fuss and sleep problems are transient in the initial months of life, but they contribute to maternal depression, parenting stress and family mental health problems. In this randomized clinical trial, we aimed to explore the efficacy of massage therapy compared to rocking in reducing infantile colic symptoms including duration and number of cries, sleep duration a...

The most useful diagnostic methods in the initial evaluation of horses with colic assess the morphological and functional status of the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular status. This evaluation is best achieved using a combination of clinical and laboratory data. Blood lactate concentration (BL) is one of these variables. BL rises mainly due to poor tissue perfusion and anaerobic glycol...

A case of a 44 year old man with a duodeno-colic fistula secondary to an adenocarcinoma of the second part of the duodenum is described. An asymptomatic leiomyoma of the second part of the duodenum was also present. The patient had been treated successfully for a right Wilms' cancer in childhood with surgery and radiotherapy. There are no previous reports of a duodenal carcinoma arising followi...