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My grand daughter is 8 years old and she has been complaining about pain on the right side of her stomach area and sometimes in the solaplex area. It seems to occur more frequently when hungry and after eating but also at other times. It seem to hit her suddenly like a cramp. She eats a large amount of fruit and almost no vegetables. She is a very active dancer (ballet, jazz etc.)
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have abdominal pain and cramps in a child. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like food poisoning, inadequate fibres in diet, lactose intolerance, intestinal Ileus or due to electrolyte imbalance in body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician for proper examination. Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound , endoscopy along with that take history. Doctor may prescribe laxative , ornidazole or albendazole along with ranitidine. For now eat light and non spicy. Avoid spicy and sharp food and keep your head elevated while lying down. Drink plenty of fluids and take diet rich in multivitamins.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Cramps In A Child?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have abdominal pain and cramps in a child. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like food poisoning, inadequate fibres in diet, lactose intolerance, intestinal Ileus or due to electrolyte imbalance in body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician for proper examination. Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound , endoscopy along with that take history. Doctor may prescribe laxative , ornidazole or albendazole along with ranitidine. For now eat light and non spicy. Avoid spicy and sharp food and keep your head elevated while lying down. Drink plenty of fluids and take diet rich in multivitamins. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari