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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain And Fever Of A 3 Year Old
my kid is 3.5 years old and complaining about stomach pain. he is having a fever of 100F and doctor has advised to give maftel spas in gap of 8 hours. But even in between he is complaining of stomach pain and i am confused to give maftel spas earlier than 8 hours. Please advise
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. Meftal Spas is good for symptomatic relief of abdominal pain. It should not be given more than3 times a day. If the pain is severe and associated with fever, it suggests some underlying pathology which needs to be addressed.
I would recommend you the following measures:
1. A proper clinical examination by a pediatrician along with ultrasound abdomen if required.
2. Acetaminophen can be given. It will be helpful in pain and fever both.
3. As gastritis can also present like this, lansoprazole tablets will be useful if given before breakfast.
4. Give him lots of fluids and avoid any spicy, unhygienic and unhealthy food.
Hopefully this will help you.
In case of any further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. Meftal Spas is good for symptomatic relief of abdominal pain. It should not be given more than3 times a day. If the pain is severe and associated with fever, it suggests some underlying pathology which needs to be addressed.
I would recommend you the following measures:
1. A proper clinical examination by a pediatrician along with ultrasound abdomen if required.
2. Acetaminophen can be given. It will be helpful in pain and fever both.
3. As gastritis can also present like this, lansoprazole tablets will be useful if given before breakfast.
4. Give him lots of fluids and avoid any spicy, unhygienic and unhealthy food.
Hopefully this will help you.
In case of any further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
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