Position: No one knows the cause of colic. Position: Doctors do not know the specific cause of colic. Position: Pediatricians feel that little can be done to cure colic. Position: Colic is caused by how and what a child eats. Position: Colic is the result of the immaturity of a child. Position: The predisposition to colic is hereditary. Position: Colic is brought on when the child is overstimulated. Position: Colic can be managed but not cured. Position: Medical treatment for colic should be used as a last resort. Position: Colic has a specific cause for each child but no real cure.