How to Use colic in a Sentence
colic
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With gallstones, the pain is known as gallbladder attacks or biliary colic.
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Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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His digestive system was wrecked by recurring dysentery and colic, and the calomel prescribed by his doctors only made things worse.
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Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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It’s known to cause drooling, diarrhea, colic, abdominal pain, depression and even death if your dog isn’t promptly treated.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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This origin underscores dill’s long-standing role as a calming remedy, traditionally used to relieve colic, indigestion, and pain.
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Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2026
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Parents of children with IBS, colic, or other GI disorders are often doing everything right and still watch their child struggle.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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This plant, also known as rose bay, may also cause drooling, abdominal pain, depression, colic and even death, according to the ASPCA.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Best homeopathic or organic baby gas relief product This natural remedy for babies, which can be used up to six times per day, is formulated to relieve colic, gas and reflux symptoms in a way that is fast, safe, gentle and great-tasting.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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