Question
The mother of a five-year-old child reported that the child has suffered from mycoplasma pneumonia multiple times last year, resulting in a significant decrease in resistance. Recently, the child had a fever accompanied by mild abdominal pain and diarrhea. After receiving traditional Chinese medicine treatment, the fever subsided, but the diarrhea worsened.
Answer
Children who often have abdominal pain may be due to improper diet, sometimes caused by overeating. Overindulgence in food can easily lead to indigestion, which can then trigger abdominal pain. If the amount of food intake is significantly higher than usual, it may cause abdominal pain due to colitis, as well as mild intestinal cramps and abdominal pain. When pain occurs, you can perform clockwise abdominal massage on the child and give warm water to relieve the pain. At the same time, you should observe whether the stool is normal. If there are signs of blood or viral infection, a stool test should be conducted and medical treatment sought promptly.