Infantile Colic: A Survey of Physicians in Pakistan.

Muhammad Saif Jalal Syed Zafar Mehdi Jalaluddin Akbar Kandel Codi Murtaza Ali Gowa Carlos Lifschitz

Published in: Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition (2024)

Most physicians in Pakistan diagnose and manage infantile colic according to the established guidelines. However, the guidelines pertaining to treatment planning are not followed. Educational efforts directed toward general physicians and doctors practicing in rural areas and clinics must be implemented to avoid unnecessary testing and treatment burden.

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