Patient's question:
My son is 3 years old this year. He usually has a good appetite and is very strong. Lately, every morning before eating breakfast, he says he has a stomachache. What could be the reason? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
When children have abdominal pain, the first step is to determine the cause of the pain. If the child has recently had a cold with fever, it may be due to fever caused by the cold, leading to intestinal microbiota disruption. It is recommended to reduce the meal portion, cover the navel with a warm towel for the child, and take some probiotics for the intestines. If the child's abdominal pain is caused by intestinal cramps, appropriate spasm-relieving pain relievers can be given. If the child's abdominal pain is caused by inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes, it is important to promptly go to a local public hospital to improve the accuracy of abdominal color Doppler ultrasound examination. If necessary, oral anti-inflammatory drugs should be given to the child for symptomatic treatment.