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What Causes Stomachache In A Child Only When Lying Down?
hello, my 5 year old son has been complaining of tummy pain around his belly button area for the last 3 days only at bedtime. he says that he thinks he needs a poo but no luck when he trys. he is pooing normal during the day. its only whn he lies down that he feels the pain. what could this be?
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
Hi, welcome to HCM.
In my opinion, your child has probably got stomach infection. During night time, the child is not able to pass gases and that's why he is having pain abdomen at night only. If I was your treating doctor, i would have given syrup oflox 5 ml PO three times a day for 3 days and syrup cyclopam 5 ml PO three times a day for 2 days. However, since this is a prescription medicine, i advice you to meet the local doctor to confirm the diagnosis.I hope this has helped you. Take care.
Regards - Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics
In my opinion, your child has probably got stomach infection. During night time, the child is not able to pass gases and that's why he is having pain abdomen at night only. If I was your treating doctor, i would have given syrup oflox 5 ml PO three times a day for 3 days and syrup cyclopam 5 ml PO three times a day for 2 days. However, since this is a prescription medicine, i advice you to meet the local doctor to confirm the diagnosis.I hope this has helped you. Take care.
Regards - Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics
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