colic
Colic with Projectile Vomiting: A Case Study
By Meghan Van Loon, D.C.
Objective: The purpose of this case study
is to discuss the chiropractic care of a patient who presented
to the author's office with a medical diagnosis of colic,
with additional projectile vomiting. The proposed etiology,
the medical approach to colic, and the chiropractic care
for this infant is detailed. Also examined is the connection
between birth trauma and non-spinal symptoms.
Design: A case study.
Setting: Private practice.
Patient: A three-month-old Caucasian male
presenting with medically diagnosed colic. Symptoms had been
increasing in severity over the previous two months despite
medical intervention.
Results: The resolution of all presenting
symptoms within a 2-week treatment period is detailed. Care
consisted of chiropractic spinal adjustments and craniosacral
therapy.
Conclusion: This case study details the
chiropractic management of a three-month-old male with a
medical diagnosis of colic who also exhibited projectile
vomiting. Complete resolution of all symptoms was achieved.
Proposed cranial and spinal etiologies are discussed, as
well as the connection between birth trauma and non-spinal
symptoms. (JCCP, Volume 3, Number 1, August 1998)
Key Terms: chiropractic, vertebral
subluxation complex, vertebral-cranial subluxation complex,
spinal adjustment, craniosacral therapy, colic, projectile
vomiting