Patient's question:
The child has been complaining of stomach discomfort recently. We thought it was because he ate too much of something that was hard to digest, so we have been very careful about his diet and have been giving him probiotics. However, he still keeps saying his stomach hurts every few days. What should we do about the child's frequent abdominal pain?Doctor's answer:
For children's frequent abdominal pain, it is necessary to further clarify the specific cause of the pain. During an episode, take the child to the hospital for additional physical examinations, including the specific location of the pain and its underlying cause. If the pain reappears after a cold, it is usually due to viral or bacterial infections leading to swollen abdominal lymph nodes. Specific clinical diagnosis is required.