Question
The child frequently feels discomfort around the navel, sometimes experiencing pain once a day and sometimes twice, with the pain usually subsiding after a few minutes. What kind of assistance can be provided?
Answer
Abdominal pain around the navel in children may be related to mesenteric lymphadenitis or parasitic infection. It is recommended to conduct a stool test and use deworming medication such as “Wuqing,” once a year. Additionally, an ultrasound examination should be performed to determine if it is mesenteric lymphadenitis. If diagnosed, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and gastrointestinal digestion tablets should be taken for treatment. These are the suggestions for handling a child’s frequent complaints of abdominal pain around the navel. I hope this helps and wish you health!