Question
A boy, six and a half years old, weighing 18 kilograms, and standing at 1.12 meters tall, has always had a small appetite since childhood, and sometimes experiences stomach pain while eating. What should be done?
Answer
Sudden abdominal pain in children is a common occurrence. There are various diseases that can cause acute abdominal pain, characterized by their sudden onset and rapid progression. This patient often has poor hygiene habits during meals, such as not washing hands before or after meals, and not properly washing or even not washing raw fruits. This results in a thin appearance despite normal eating habits. When there is a change in environment or if the child has a fever, diarrhea, hunger, or eats irritating food, the child may suddenly experience abdominal pain, crying and rolling around, bending over in pain, sweating coldly, and having a pale complexion. Abdominal pain is usually severe around the navel. Immediate medical treatment is necessary. 5. Intestinal colic. Intestinal colic is caused by strong contractions of the intestinal wall muscles.