[INFANTILE COLIC - NEWER APPROACH TO AN OLD PROBLEM].

Infantile colic have been known for the long time and are one of the most common reasons for pediatrician's appointment in early infancy. However, their etiology and pathogenesis are yet to be determined. Diagnosis is based on thorough medical history and physical examination. Special attention should be given to red flags or warning signs which could indicate a presence of serious illness. If no other abnormality is present, except inconsolable crying, there is no need for further diagnostic procedures. There is an extensive range of proposed therapeutic measures; however scientific evidence for all of them is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this review article is to present currently available evidence for the management of infantile colic and to provide a possible therapeutic algorithm.