What Causes Children to Frequently Experience Abdominal Pain?

Question

Detailed Condition and Purpose of Consultation: Frequently experiencing abdominal pain.

Answer

Some children frequently experience abdominal pain when hungry or after meals, with the pain located in the upper abdomen or around the navel. They often vomit acid, have hiccups frequently, or suddenly pass tarry stools, which may indicate peptic ulcers. Some children may have abdominal pain accompanied by fever, cough, or diarrhea, which could be due to respiratory or intestinal infections. Poor hygiene habits in children can lead to intermittent abdominal pain, possibly caused by worms. Some children may develop abdominal pain days after a skin rash, especially on the legs, and attention should be given to allergic purpura. Some children may experience severe abdominal pain, vomiting, sweating, and pale complexion after intense exercise, which is due to lack of exercise and acute ischemia of the gastrointestinal tract; this can be relieved by resting for a while. If a child’s abdominal pain persists for more than 2 hours or occurs frequently, with aversion to pressure on the abdomen, marked distension, frequent vomiting, and accompanied by fever, it may be a surgical condition and immediate hospital care should be sought.