When a child's stomach begins to ache, many mothers get lost and don't know what to do. What causes can cause abdominal pain and should you feed your baby with medication?
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Gastritis. Pain with gastritis is located on the left side of the abdomen below the ribs. The pains are on an empty stomach and are constantly aching in nature. The tongue is coated with a white coating, there may be nausea and vomiting. If these symptoms appear, your child's diet should be adjusted. Eliminate salty, fried, smoked, and canned foods. Milk soups should be on the menu. See your gastroenterologist to confirm the diagnosis.
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Infection with worms. Pain occurs in the navel. Get your child's feces tested for worm eggs and a complete blood count. If you find any microorganisms, contact the parasitologist. He will prescribe treatment and the pain will go away.
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Constipation. Very often children with constipation experience abdominal pain. They are characterized by localization in the lateral regions of the body, where the large intestine is located. Pain disappears after bowel movement. Yoghurts, kefir and milk will help your child with constipation. Raisins, prunes and dried apricots have laxative effects. Let's chew them for your baby. Watch your water balance. The child should drink as much water as possible.
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Hepatitis. The pains are localized in the right abdomen, just below the liver. For the first time days, vomiting, belching and heartburn may be associated with pain, the temperature may rise. After a week, the temperature drops, the skin and mucous membranes turn yellow. All hepatitis is treated in a hospital. After treatment, it is necessary to follow a diet that excludes fatty, smoked and salty foods.
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If abdominal pain is unbearable and sharp, while accompanied by repeated vomiting and fever, you must call an ambulance and not self-medicate. The child may have developed appendicitis, an ulcer, or pancreatitis.
