Question
My child experienced abdominal pain last night. A check-up today showed gas accumulation in the abdomen. My child has a history of bronchitis and has been receiving injections for several days. The child had a fever last night, and despite receiving another injection today, the fever persisted at 38.8°C. Blood tests showed an elevated white blood cell count and an increased proportion of neutrophils. What should I do?
Answer
Based on the information you provided, the cause of your child’s abdominal pain may be due to abdominal cold or intestinal spasm. Since the pain is significant, it worsens when the child cries. If the child’s bowel movements are normal, it is important to keep the abdomen warm to avoid cold, and you may need to add some drugs that help digestion and regulate intestinal flora if necessary. The blood tests indicate a bacterial infection, so antibiotic treatment is appropriate. When the child has a fever, if it is low-grade, you can use physical cooling methods; if it is high-grade, you can use antipyretic drugs in conjunction with physical cooling methods. When the child is not feverish, make sure to give the child plenty of water and monitor their temperature regularly to prevent a rise in temperature. Your child will soon recover and be healthy again.