Usually the attacks come at about the same time each day. Both renal and biliary colic may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting . More serious symptoms can result if the blockage is not relieved. Menstrual cramps usually also cause headaches, irritability, fatigue , and depression . Relief of symptoms Other than easing parents' anxiety by eliminating more dangerous disorders as the cause of colic attacks, doctors can do little to improve the situation of infant colic.
Babies usually remain healthy despite bouts of colic.
Often physicians suggest changing an infant's diet in some way, but this may be more important in letting parents feel that they are trying to help than in eliminating the symptom. For renal and biliary colic, removal of stones through surgery or by ultrasound is the usual treatment. Women suffering menstrual colic that is not associated with disease usually relieve symptoms by taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or other medications. Oral contraceptives and a new medication, which restricts production by the body of chemicals called prostaglandins, also prevent menstrual cramping.