Question
A four-year-old child frequently cries at night due to abdominal pain around the navel, but not during the day. An abdominal ultrasound examination has been conducted and the results were normal. A few days ago, the child took anthelmintic medication Anlosi, but the symptoms have not improved. What were the past treatment situations and effects? How should I handle the child’s continuous crying and pain at night?
Answer
Suspect it may be due to intestinal colic or mesenteric lymphadenitis. A detailed abdominal ultrasound is needed to confirm. Anti-inflammatory medication and belladonna tablets can be taken to relieve symptoms. There are many causes of childhood abdominal pain, including fever, enteritis, indigestion, and parasitic infections. It is recommended to conduct a detailed examination first, especially to confirm whether there is enlargement or inflammation of mesenteric lymph nodes or the possibility of gastritis. Avoid fever and prevent eating cold or spicy foods. In the acute phase, anti-inflammatory treatment should be carried out, and antispasmodic drugs should be used appropriately. Wishing the baby health.