Question
My 15-year-old child has been struggling with poor stomach health. They have stomach pain after eating unsuitable food and feel much better after using the bathroom. What were the previous treatment methods and outcomes? They have tried probiotics and lactobacillus supplements, but these have not worked well. What treatment options are there?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, your child may be suffering from functional gastrointestinal disorders. These disorders can be influenced by various factors, including poor lifestyle and dietary habits. In clinical settings, functional gastrointestinal diseases can be healed by improving lifestyle and dietary habits, along with appropriate medication treatment. It is recommended that you start by improving your child’s lifestyle and dietary habits, avoiding spicy, greasy, and irritating foods, engaging in moderate physical activity after meals, and using symptomatic medications under a doctor’s guidance, such as acid-suppressing drugs, gastrointestinal motility-promoting drugs, and some probiotic preparations for the intestines.