Question
What to Do If a Child Has an Enlarged Upper Abdomen? Patient’s Age: Eight years old, detailed illness and consultation purpose: An eight-year-old daughter has an enlarged upper abdomen but no pain, which resolves in the morning. The onset and duration of the current illness: two weeks. Current general condition:. Medical history: gastritis. Previous diagnosis and treatment experience and effects: The doctor said it’s fine and no treatment was given. Auxiliary examinations:. Other:.
Answer
It is recommended to cultivate good eating habits for the child, avoid giving the child snacks at will, have regular meals three times a day, check for trace elements to see if there is a deficiency of zinc or calcium, and supplement them in time. When sunlight is not strong, let the child get plenty of sunlight (do not sunbathe through glass, as this is ineffective), perform abdominal and spinal massage before bedtime and in the morning, and encourage the child to crawl like a gecko on the bed to improve appetite. Wishing the child a healthy growth!