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colic

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as in cramps

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Recent Examples of colic Best homeopathic or organic baby gas relief product This natural remedy for babies, which can be used up to six times per day, is formulated to relieve colic, gas and reflux symptoms in a way that is fast, safe, gentle and great-tasting. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026 This origin underscores dill’s long-standing role as a calming remedy, traditionally used to relieve colic, indigestion, and pain. — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Jan. 2026 Mink learned mineral masses may have formed in the horse’s intestines, which could result in impaction colic and be fatal. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2025 With gallstones, the pain is known as gallbladder attacks or biliary colic. — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for colic

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cramps

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An April report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked nearly 17,000 Shigella samples, which causes Shigellosis, which and can bring on diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, collected between 2011 and 2023.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Richland lost a 45-42 heartbreaker to Highland Park at Birdville FA/AC after UCLA commit Jayshon Gibson — who piled up 273 rushing yards and five total touchdowns — left the game with cramps late in the fourth quarter.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

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