Supporting the diagnosis of infantile colic by a point of care measurement of fecal calprotectin.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infantile colic (IC) is a condition characterized by extensive crying which affects about 20% of all infants during their first months of life. Most pediatricians diagnose IC only based on their clinical experience.

Aim

Investigating if a measurement of fecal calprotectin can support the diagnosis of IC.

Methods

The crying behavior of newborns was assessed using the Wessel's criteria. Fecal calprotectin levels were measured in non-colicky and colicky babies using a standard test that can be used at the time and place of patient care (point of care (PoC) measurement).

Results

Colicky babies were found to have significantly elevated fecal calprotectin levels. Calprotectin levels were not influenced by gender, type of feeding, gestation age or birth wei

SUBMITTER: Sommermeyer H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9559995 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature