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Suggest Treatment For Severe Abdominal Pain In A Child
Question: Hi , my 8yr old son suffers from bad abdominal after he has a bowel movement which makes him feel sick and tired and has been ongoing for 10months. Please help
Brief Answer:
Constipation is a likely cause
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query. Incidentally, constipation in children has become a very frequently encountered problem these days and could be a possible cause of the abdominal pain. The primary reason for the same is lack of adequate play as well as the lack of adequate amounts of fiber containing foods in diet.
Going through the following link should help:
http://patient.info/health/constipation-in-children-leaflet
The mainstay of treatment would be to increase the total dietary fiber consumption. Herbolax contains dietary fiber supplements and hence can be given safely. Wheat, corn, and rice XXXXXXX are high in insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipation. XXXXXXX can be sprinkled into his favorite foods, from hot cereal and pancakes to muffins and cookies. Many popular high-fiber cereals and bars are also packed with XXXXXXX Beans really are the magical fruit. Isabgol (psyllium husk) or senna can also be given as fiber supplements.
Make sure that he drinks plenty of water and goes to pass stool at a regular time every day (irrespective of whether he feels an urge to pass). This will demote stool holding habits and would promote regular bowel habits.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Constipation is a likely cause
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query. Incidentally, constipation in children has become a very frequently encountered problem these days and could be a possible cause of the abdominal pain. The primary reason for the same is lack of adequate play as well as the lack of adequate amounts of fiber containing foods in diet.
Going through the following link should help:
http://patient.info/health/constipation-in-children-leaflet
The mainstay of treatment would be to increase the total dietary fiber consumption. Herbolax contains dietary fiber supplements and hence can be given safely. Wheat, corn, and rice XXXXXXX are high in insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipation. XXXXXXX can be sprinkled into his favorite foods, from hot cereal and pancakes to muffins and cookies. Many popular high-fiber cereals and bars are also packed with XXXXXXX Beans really are the magical fruit. Isabgol (psyllium husk) or senna can also be given as fiber supplements.
Make sure that he drinks plenty of water and goes to pass stool at a regular time every day (irrespective of whether he feels an urge to pass). This will demote stool holding habits and would promote regular bowel habits.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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