Colic may be related to physical pain or emotional upset. No known risk factor. No specific preventive measures. Remove any causes that can be identified. Medical history and physical exam by a doctor.
All babies cry, and many have fussy periods.
Crying is an important activity and means of communication. Colic is a distressing, but not dangerous, condition. The symptoms can sometimes be relieved. When they can't, the colic will disappear after the 4th or 5th month. Don't feed the baby every time he cries.