Question
My four-year-old child has been saying they have abdominal pain for the past week, with intermittent episodes. They have a good appetite, but the pain is worse after eating. They can’t pass stool and only had a small, hard bowel movement this morning, and haven’t been able to go since. They said there’s pain on the right side of their navel. What’s going on? They’ve had symptoms like fever, nasal congestion, and tears before, and have been taking antiviral medication for three days. What should I do?
Answer
Based on your description, the child may be suffering from constipation. I suggest increasing their intake of high-fiber and vitamin-rich foods, increasing fluid intake, reducing spicy food consumption, and moderation consuming yogurt to boost intestinal probiotics, which may help improve the situation. Best wishes!