Question
My 7-year-old son often says he has stomach pain. He has poor digestion. What medication should he take? He occasionally says he has stomach pain after school meals and doesn’t like to eat vegetables at home. Sometimes his stomach swells and he has gas. What were the previous treatment situations and effects? Is it okay to use Western or Chinese medicine to assist? What kind of nourishment should he have, and what kind of vegetables does he want to eat after being nourished?
Answer
The child’s abdominal pain and bloating, combined with a dislike for vegetables, may indicate functional dyspepsia or functional gastrointestinal disorder. This could be related to frequent defecation of greasy food and animal viscera, leading to disordered gastrointestinal movement and poor absorption. It is recommended to take probiotics and pancreatin enteric capsules for nourishment. Monitor the child to eat more vegetables and fruits, and less spicy, greasy, and extremely cold foods that are irritating. Pay attention to abdominal warmth. Wishing the baby a quick recovery.