Question
A few days after birth, there was a protrusion around the umbilicus, followed by frequent pain around the navel, accompanied by loss of appetite, dry stools, and weight loss. What could this be?
Answer
Pain around the umbilicus in children may be caused by parasitic infections leading to abdominal pain, while in adults, it could be due to acute or chronic enteritis. Oral Chinese patent medicines such as Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan or Yuan Hu Zhi Tong Pian can be taken to relieve abdominal pain. If accompanied by diarrhea occurring three to four times a day or more, it may indicate chronic colitis, and further examination is needed to rule out other intestinal diseases.