Patient's question:
The day before yesterday morning, my son's teacher called back and said that the child suddenly complained of severe abdominal pain. Later, after a thorough examination at the hospital, it was found that he had acute gastritis. The doctor said it's necessary to pay attention to the child's diet, and that the resolution of pediatric acute gastritis needs to be done well. How should it be done?Doctor's answer:
Acute gastritis in children is primarily characterized by symptoms such as upper abdominal fullness, pain, nausea, and dry heaving. Proton pump inhibitors can be administered to the child. If there is a risk of contagion, appropriate antibiotics should also be taken. Avoid using medications that irritate the gastric mucosa in daily life. It is important to cultivate good eating habits in the child, maintaining regular three meals a day, avoiding overeating, and consuming fewer raw, cold, or spicy and irritating foods. During periods of recurrence, light, easily digestible liquid or semi-liquid foods should be consumed.