Question
A three-year-old boy, who has always had a good appetite and a strong physique, has been complaining of abdominal pain every morning before eating. What could be the cause of this phenomenon? How should treatment be conducted?
Answer
The first step in treating children’s abdominal pain is to determine the cause. If the child has recently had symptoms of cold and fever, it may be due to imbalanced intestinal flora caused by the fever. It is suggested to reduce one meal, cover the navel with a warm towel, and simultaneously administer intestinal microbiota regulators. If the pain is caused by intestinal spasm, appropriate amounts of spasmolytic analgesics can be given. If the pain originates from mesenteric lymph node inflammation, it is recommended to visit a local public hospital for an abdominal color Doppler ultrasound examination as soon as possible, and oral anti-inflammatory medications can be prescribed for symptomatic treatment when necessary.