Colic In Babies May Be Caused By Gut Bacteria
Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 00:14
in Health & Medicine
Researchers say one organism discovered during their study may unlock the key to what causes colic, inconsolable crying in an otherwise healthy baby. The study pointed to an organism called Klebsiella, a normally occurring bacterium that can be found in the mouth, skin and intestines. In the study of 36 babies, half of which had colic, researchers found the bacterium and gut inflammation in the intestines of the babies with colic.
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