Child had stomach pain near belly button, fever, ear pain. Ibuprofen not helping.

Hello and thanks for your query.

I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.

First of all STOP Ibuprofen. It can increase/cause stomach pain. Please do not use this drug without medical supervision.

Ear pain needs a review and examination to rule out common causes in childhood like infections. Especially so, as fever is present. Not eating is a consequence of the stomach pain. So, she would need some prescription drugs to cut down the acid levels/to relieve any spasm if found on examination.

I would suggest you to get a GP's consultation now. And meanwhile, don't feed anything and give plenty of water to drink.

Let me know if I have missed out any other concern in your question.

Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.

Sincerely,

Dr Sujeet N Charugulla, MBBS, MD
Consultant Physician.