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Efficacy of Probiotics for Managing Infantile Colic Due to Their Anti-Inflammatory Properties: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review Publisher



Shirazinia R1 ; Golabchifar AA1 ; Fazeli MR2
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  1. 1. Department of Comparative Biosciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Research Center, The institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics Published:2021


Abstract

Background: Infantile colic (IC) is excessive crying in otherwise healthy children. Despite vast research efforts, its etiology remains unknown. Purpose: Most treatments for IC carry various side effects. The collection of evidence may inform researchers of new strategies for the management and treatment of IC as well as new clues for understanding its pathogenesis. This review and metaanalysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and possible mechanisms of probiotics for mananaging IC. Methods: Ten papers met the study inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager (RevMan) software and a random-effects model. Results: This meta-analysis revealed that probiotics are effective for treating infantile colic, while the review showed that this efficacy may be due to their anti-inflammatory effects. Conclusion: Probiotics may be an important treatment option for managing infantile colic due to their anti-inflammatory properties. © 2021 by The Korean Pediatric Society.
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