Colic

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Colic
Complaint:	Colic
Human Equivalent:	Chronic Stomach Trouble, Ulcers
Description:	A burning, gnawing pain in the abdominal area. In the more sever cases it might be accompanied by heartburn.
Duration:	Mild:	Some Relief within 24 hours of treatment, with decreasing symptoms for up to 1 week.
	Moderate:	Some Relief within 24 hours of treatment, with decreasing symptoms for approximately 1 week.
	Severe:	Some Relief within 2 days of treatment, with decreasing symptoms for approximately 2 week.
Treatment:	Mild:	Limit the patient to small meals more frequently than normal for at least the week. Do not permit the patient to lie down after eating for at least the a week. Treat the patient with herbs to heal the stomach.
	Moderate:	Limit the patient to small meals more frequently than normal for at least the week. Do not permit the patient to lie down after eating for at least the a week. Treat the patient with herbs to heal the stomach.
	Severe:	Limit the patient to small meals more frequently than normal for at least 2 weeks. Do not permit the patient to lie down after eating for at least the 2 weeks. Treat the patient with herbs to heal the stomach.
Residual Effects:	Mild:	The patient will be more prone to repeated cases of colic for at least a 1 week.
	Moderate:	The patient will be more prone to repeated cases of colic for at least 2 weeks.
	Severe:	The patient will be more prone to repeated cases of colic for at least a moon.
Possible Complications:	Mild:	Coming Soon
	Moderate:	Coming Soon
	Severe:	The patient may develop bleeding of the stomach, which can result in death.
Notes:	This ailment occasionally results in death of the very young or old.
Related Herbs:	Yellow Dock,  Apple,  Coriander,  Ginger,  Dandelion
Related Symptoms:	Nausea,  Vomiting,  Severe Pain,  Abdominal Pain,  Pain