Question
What to Do If a Child Has Stomach Pain While Eating?
Answer
A child may experience stomach pain before and after eating, primarily around the navel area. This condition has been ongoing for about half a year, but each episode does not last long and resolves spontaneously. The child’s overall condition remains good. It is understood that the child has not been diagnosed with any diseases and has not received any treatment. The child previously tried taking traditional Chinese medicine, which helped alleviate the symptoms. A stool test was conducted, and the results were normal. It is important to note that there are many possible causes of pediatric abdominal pain, and it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for relevant examinations. Common causes include: 1. Intestinal parasitic infection, which can be diagnosed through intestinal motility tests and oral administration of intestinal parasites; 2. Intestinal spasm related to physical constitution and diet, which may require dietary adjustments; 3. Mesenteric lymphadenitis; 4. Mesenteric cyst, which can be determined through ultrasound; 5. Chronic appendicitis, which may require barium enema or appendiceal examination; 6. Intestinal malrotation, as well as pediatric diverticulitis, among others.