요약

• Characterised by paroxysms of uncontrollable crying in an otherwise healthy and well-fed infant aged <5 months, the duration of crying lasting >3 hours per day and >3 days per week for at least 3 weeks.
• The crying typically starts in the first weeks of life and ends by 4 to 5 months of age.
• Food allergy may play an important role in the pathogenesis.
• The condition can be very stressful for the family.
• Managed by supportive counselling, reassurance, and dietary modifications (if indicated).