Colic or cholic (/ˈkɒlɪk/)[1] is a form of pain that starts and stops abruptly.

It occurs due to muscular contractions of a hollow tube (small and large intestine, gall bladder, ureter, etc.)

in an attempt to relieve an obstruction by forcing content out.

It may be accompanied by sweating and vomiting.

[2] Types include: The term is from Ancient Greek κολικός (kolikos) 'relative to the colon'.