Question
The child’s abdominal pain has been ongoing for a while, during which they have received medication treatment. The symptoms were initially relieved but then recurred. Currently, the child’s mental state is good, and after auxiliary examinations such as X-ray, no abnormalities have been found.
Answer
Children’s abdominal pain can have various causes, and the treatment methods should be determined according to the specific cause. For example, abdominal pain caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction is often functional, presenting as intermittent attacks that can resolve on their own. It is commonly triggered by catching a cold or improper diet. Such abdominal pain can be relieved by applying heat to the lower abdomen and massaging in a clockwise direction, as well as by taking antispasmodic medication orally. If the abdominal pain is caused by indigestion or constipation, the pain usually subsides after defecation. If there is intermittent umbilical pain and the child’s mental state is good, it may be related to parasitic infection and requires deworming treatment. Additionally, some umbilical pain may be growth-related and does not require special treatment.