Question
Since the evening of the 31st of last month, the child has been experiencing diarrhea and vomiting. After seeing a doctor and taking medication, the vomiting continued. The condition improved after seeing the doctor, but that night (January 1st) at midnight, the child started running a high fever of 40 degrees. We applied a fever-reducing patch to lower the temperature, but the abdominal pain and distension persisted.
Answer
Based on your description, the child may be suffering from indigestion and abdominal pain due to fever. Since children have weaker gastrointestinal absorption abilities, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to give the child some medications like “Mama Love” or “Lactase” to regulate gastrointestinal function and aid absorption. When the child cries in pain due to abdominal distension, you can try lying the child on their side, placing your hand inside their clothing, and gently massaging their abdomen in a clockwise direction. This can not only alleviate abdominal pain but also shift the child’s attention, making them feel more comfortable.