Question
What should be done if a child frequently says they have stomach pain?
Answer
It’s likely due to intestinal spasm. The pain can last for several days or occur multiple times a day, even affecting the child’s learning and daily life. In such cases, it’s necessary to give the child anti-spasmodic and antihistamine medications, such as belladonna and phenylephrine, among others. Additionally, some temporary pain relief measures can be taken, including regional abdominal warmth, the use of a hot water bottle, massage, or acupuncture. With these treatments, intestinal spasm usually subsides gradually within about 3 days.