Question
A mother of a five-year-old child reported that her child has suffered from mycoplasma pneumonia multiple times last year, leading to a significant decrease in resistance. The latest episode involved fever accompanied by mild abdominal pain and diarrhea. Although the fever subsided after traditional Chinese medicine treatment, the diarrhea situation worsened. How should one handle frequent abdominal pain in children?
Answer
Children’s abdominal pain may be caused by improper diet, such as overeating. Excessive intake can lead to indigestion and subsequently trigger abdominal pain. If the amount of food intake is significantly higher than usual, it may cause abdominal pain due to enteritis. Mild intestinal spasm and abdominal pain may also occur. When pain occurs, you can perform clockwise abdominal massage for the child and provide warm water for drinking. Warm water can help alleviate pain while also observing the normality of bowel movements. If signs of blood or viral infection are present, a stool test should be conducted, and medical attention should be sought promptly.