Question

My child has been experiencing stomach pain recently, and the medicine bought from the pharmacy didn’t work. A hospital check-up revealed that it’s biliary ascariasis. Can children with biliary ascariasis eat seafood?

Answer

Biliary ascariasis is a common complication of pediatric ascariasis, usually caused by worms migrating to the bile duct, presenting as intermittent severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain. The child may experience symptoms such as bending over, nausea, and vomiting, possibly vomiting bile or worms. During treatment, it is necessary to avoid cold, greasy, and seafood foods to reduce stimulation to the bile duct and promote recovery. This should resolve your concerns. If you need any modifications or additional information, I’m always ready to update for you!