Question
What causes postprandial abdominal pain in children? I feel pain above the navel after each meal.
Answer
Gastritis is caused by various inflammatory processes that lead to damage to the gastric mucosa, primarily manifested as upper abdominal discomfort, bloating, belching, and pain associated with eating. Treatment methods include avoiding medications that harm the gastric mucosa, maintaining a regular diet, and refraining from eating overly cold, hot, or spicy foods. Medication options may include protective agents for the gastric mucosa, drugs to adjust gastrointestinal motility, antacids, and painkillers.