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What Causes Severe Abdominal Pain In A Child?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Jun 2017
Question: My granddaughter 5 years 10 months old is having pain in abdomen off and on. motion is normal. She has slight fever. Should I give her maftal spa or drotin syrup.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Both highly effective,prefer meftal if given previously with good results

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX ,
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Both Meftal spas & Drotin are efficient in controlling recurrent abdominal
spasms in pediatric age group .
* I will recommend that if you had given Meftal spas in past with good results
that means your child gut is responding well to that molecule effectively, then
should opt for that rather than changing to Drotin ( if you are giving for first
time )for the same ailment .
* If had not good response to Meftal spas in past for the same, then condition
is different if this consultant has preferred Drotin .
* In addition I will suggest some guidelines for her better outcome :
- always check that she washes her hands thoroughly with antiseptic liquids
after toilet use, before consuming any food items by mouth
- preferable to give boiled water along with other liquids as much possible .
- give only home made foods including all necessary nutrients according to her
age & recommendations of Pediatrician .
- check whether she is chewing her food thoroughly or not ( very vital )
- avoid commercial stuffs as ice cream , candy , biscuits , junk foods ,
beverages till possible.
- check out that she is not putting toys like stuffs or her thumbs in her mouth
giving high chances of infection in gut .
- make a check list of any food ingredient after consumption of which she gets
particular colicky pain which means her stomach is sensitive to that molecule
- keep weight chart .
- consult Pediatrician if more pain , vomiting , decrease appetite , high fever ,
not playful , altered bowel habits or else .
* In next visit to Pediatrician , discuss out possibility of intestinal warms &
need of Ultrasound of abdomen & pelvis .
Hope this helps you.
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist you.
Welcome for any further doubts.
Wishing your XXXXXXX fast recovery from the same.
Regards dear take care.


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What Causes Severe Abdominal Pain In A Child?

Brief Answer: Both highly effective,prefer meftal if given previously with good results Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX , I evaluated your query thoroughly . * Both Meftal spas & Drotin are efficient in controlling recurrent abdominal spasms in pediatric age group . * I will recommend that if you had given Meftal spas in past with good results that means your child gut is responding well to that molecule effectively, then should opt for that rather than changing to Drotin ( if you are giving for first time )for the same ailment . * If had not good response to Meftal spas in past for the same, then condition is different if this consultant has preferred Drotin . * In addition I will suggest some guidelines for her better outcome : - always check that she washes her hands thoroughly with antiseptic liquids after toilet use, before consuming any food items by mouth - preferable to give boiled water along with other liquids as much possible . - give only home made foods including all necessary nutrients according to her age & recommendations of Pediatrician . - check whether she is chewing her food thoroughly or not ( very vital ) - avoid commercial stuffs as ice cream , candy , biscuits , junk foods , beverages till possible. - check out that she is not putting toys like stuffs or her thumbs in her mouth giving high chances of infection in gut . - make a check list of any food ingredient after consumption of which she gets particular colicky pain which means her stomach is sensitive to that molecule - keep weight chart . - consult Pediatrician if more pain , vomiting , decrease appetite , high fever , not playful , altered bowel habits or else . * In next visit to Pediatrician , discuss out possibility of intestinal warms & need of Ultrasound of abdomen & pelvis . Hope this helps you. Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist you. Welcome for any further doubts. Wishing your XXXXXXX fast recovery from the same. Regards dear take care.