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Colic and fruit juice.(possible connection to cause of colic)(Brief Article)

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| February 01, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 1999 Pediatrics for Parents, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Colic is a frustrating problem for parents and infants. The endless crying, the lost sleep, and the worry over the infant's health stresses relationships and causes doubts about parenting skills. The cause of colic still eludes doctors. But progress is being made and, at least for some babies, a cause may have been found.

Doctor's at Miami Children's Hospital decided to determine if fruit juices could have a role in causing colic. Malabsorption of carbohydrates, which are found in fruit juices, produces excess hydrogen gas. Certain juices, such as apple and pear, contain sorbitol. This sweetener, along with the juice's high fructose-to-glucose ratio, increase hydrogen…

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