What should you do if your child often has stomach pain?

Patient's question:

My son is 7 years old. He has been experiencing stomach pain since he was 4 and a half. Before the New Year, a barium meal examination revealed gastritis, and after two months of treatment, the symptoms disappeared. However, for the past ten days, the pain has returned, affecting the entire abdomen. He often catches colds and coughs and has had pneumonia a few times. Local doctors say he has poor digestion, but even after taking medication, the pain persists.

Doctor's answer:

Common Causes of Pediatric Abdominal Pain
When children suffer from abdominal pain, it is also common for them to experience abdominal pain during colds, which is a characteristic of colds in children. Their abdominal pain often appears in the early stages, with pain ranging from mild to severe. It is usually located around the navel or in the right lower abdomen, presenting as either intermittent or persistent, with no obvious tenderness. Pediatric abdominal pain poses a significant threat to children's health, and if not treated promptly, it may lead to serious consequences. The key to treating pediatric abdominal pain is timely and accurate diagnosis. Any child with obvious abdominal pain that does not subside should be taken to the hospital immediately.