Patient's question:
My child is four years old. Recently, for the past six months, they have been complaining of stomach pain, but their spirits don't seem to match the pain. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, who said it was intestinal spasm and prescribed medication for six days. After taking it for four days, there was no improvement. When I asked, they still said it hurts outside and inside the navel. Please ask the doctor what tests are needed if they need to see, and what possible illnesses it could be.Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons why babies often complain of stomach pain. Most of them are caused by improper diet. For example, if babies are given rotten or unclean food, or if they are fed inappropriate foods, such as too much cold food, it can lead to conditions like intestinal cramps, intestinal inflammation, or acute pancreatitis, which may cause stomach pain in babies. They should help the babies receive timely treatment and pay more attention to their diet. Babies often say that stomach pain is mainly caused by improper diet. Sometimes, parents are too careless, giving babies spoiled or unclean food, which may lead to stomach pain, diarrhea, and bloating. Some babies do not pay attention to hygiene, not washing their hands before or after meals, which can easily cause stomach pain. Therefore, parents should pay more attention, eat clean, and help the babies develop good hygiene habits.