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Suggest Treatment For Severe Stomach Pain In A Child
My 7 year old was jit in the stomach yesterday by my 6 year old. He complained of pain last night but I knew he would be sore. All day today he had been in pain and hasnt eaten anything he has a cold and congestion and was vomiting today. He says he cant sleep because his stomach is in severe pain. What should I do ?
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have stomach pain which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis/ viral infection. Need not to worry. You should watch for loose motions, dehydration, fever, urinary problems etc to rule out underlying pathology. I would suggest you to take proper rest. Visit pediatrician once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done to find out underlying cause of fever whether bacterial or viral and start treatment accordingly. You can give meftal spas syrup will before meals 3 times a day along with proton pump inhibitors. Avoid taking cold carbonated beverages and hot and spicy food. You should take plenty of fluids to rehydrate. You should do tepid sponging as well.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Stomach Pain In A Child
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have stomach pain which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis/ viral infection. Need not to worry. You should watch for loose motions, dehydration, fever, urinary problems etc to rule out underlying pathology. I would suggest you to take proper rest. Visit pediatrician once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done to find out underlying cause of fever whether bacterial or viral and start treatment accordingly. You can give meftal spas syrup will before meals 3 times a day along with proton pump inhibitors. Avoid taking cold carbonated beverages and hot and spicy food. You should take plenty of fluids to rehydrate. You should do tepid sponging as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari