Colic is a severe, cramping pain in a hollow organ, typically caused by spasms, blockages, or twisting.
Colic: is a paroxysm of acute abdominal pain in a hollow organ (e.g. intestine, ureter, bile duct) caused by spasm, obstruction or twisting.
| Front | Colic: |
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| Back | is a paroxysm of acute abdominal pain in a hollow organ (e.g. intestine, ureter, bile duct) caused by spasm, obstruction or twisting. |
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