What to Do If Your Child Always Has Stomach Pain?

Question

My five-year-old child frequently experiences stomach pain. What should I do?

Answer

Last year, the child had a disease called mycoplasma pneumonia, which significantly weakened their immunity. After the last bout of fever, the child developed mild abdominal pain and diarrhea. I took the child to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and gave them two doses of medicine. The child’s fever subsided, but the diarrhea worsened. Frequent abdominal pain in infants may be caused by improper diet. Sometimes it’s due to overeating, which can lead to indigestion and consequently, abdominal pain. If the intake of food is significantly more than usual, it may cause abdominal pain due to enteritis. In addition, mild intestinal spasms and abdominal pain may also occur. When your child has abdominal pain, you can massage their abdomen in a clockwise direction and encourage them to drink more water. Drinking some warm water can help alleviate the pain. At the same time, observe your child’s bowel movements. If there is blood or viral infection, regular stool checks should be conducted, and medical attention should be sought promptly.