Patient's question:
The child has been complaining of stomach pain for these few days, and the condition is quite serious. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor said that the child has developed acute gastritis. I want to know how to treat acute gastritis in children.Doctor's answer:
1. Children with abdominal pain can be given antispasmodic and analgesic agents. They need to take these medications in the short term, before meals. If vomiting occurs and oral administration is not possible, subcutaneous injection can be used.2. If acute gastritis is caused by medication, the relevant drug should be discontinued. For stress gastritis, active treatment of the underlying condition is necessary. If gastritis is caused by infection, appropriate antibiotics should be administered.
3. For children with poor appetite, digestive aids can be taken. The child should rest in bed, consume light liquid or semi-liquid diets, and eat small, frequent meals. If necessary, 1–2 meals may be skipped to avoid consuming irritating or poorly digestible foods.