Question
The 5-year-old often feels pain around the navel area. What could be the cause of this and what are the treatment methods?
Answer
During the growth period, a child’s digestive function is not yet mature and is more sensitive to external stimuli, such as vigorous exercise after meals or changes in environmental temperature, which may lead to accelerated intestinal peristalsis and abdominal pain symptoms. These pains usually last for a short period and can be self-resolved by the child without accompanying symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or lack of energy, and do not affect eating or growth and development. In such cases, no special treatment is usually required. If abdominal pain occurs frequently in recent days, belladonna tablets can be taken orally for a short period to relieve symptoms. However, if the child experiences persistent abdominal pain accompanied by other discomforts or affects growth and development, it is important to take the child to the hospital promptly for examination to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.