Patient's question:
My child is 8 years old and has stomach pain. He was fine in the morning and didn't eat anything. Then, during class, he said his stomach hurts. What could be the reason? He often does this—using a warm pad to cover his stomach—is that okay?Doctor's answer:
Enlarged abdominal lymph nodes in children typically reappear in preschool children aged three to seven. It is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain around the navel. When symptoms such as fever, cough, and contagion are present, the abdominal pain becomes more pronounced. If abdominal lymphadenitis is suspected, a urine test is necessary to determine whether the infection is bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma. Based on the test results, symptomatic treatment should be administered. Medications such as Gan Zai An Wan (Stomach Soothing Pills) and Compound Sappan Bupleurum Stomach Soothing Patches can be used for symptomatic treatment and blood circulation promotion.