A child is a delicate little life. Many times, children are more prone to experiencing stomach pain. Children with stomach pain will cry incessantly, which makes parents very anxious. There are many reasons for children's stomach pain. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the causes of stomach pain in children. If your child frequently experiences stomach pain, it is best to refer to it.
1. Hernia pain
Hernia is the most common cause of abdominal pain and crying in infants. What exactly is hernia pain? Hernia is a description of uncontrollable crying symptoms in healthy infants. If the baby is less than 5 months old, cries for more than 3 hours a day, and experiences this crying symptom three days or more a week for more than 3 weeks without any other medical reasons detected, it may be a hernia.
Unfortunately, there is currently no way to treat this hernia pain, and it can only be relieved by parents comforting their children to ease their tears and pain; The good news is that this type of hernia usually disappears on its own after the baby is 5 months old.
2. Bloating pain
During the first 3 months of life, it is common for babies to experience bloating and pain, as their intestinal development is not yet mature enough; During the period of 6-12 months, constantly trying new foods due to the addition of complementary foods may also cause bloating and pain.
3. Constipation
When a baby's stool begins to form, the most common cause of abdominal pain is constipation. If you find that your baby's frequency of defecation has decreased compared to usual, especially when the baby has not defecated for more than 3 days and it is very painful to defecate, then he may be constipated. In addition, if the baby's stool is dry and difficult to defecate, it is also a symptom of constipation.
If your baby has started eating solid foods, in order to relieve constipation, you can give them more foods that can loosen their stool, such as cereal, apricots, plums, pears, peas, etc., and reduce foods that can easily cause constipation, such as bananas, apples, apple sauce, carrots, rice, pumpkin, etc. At the same time, you should pay attention to giving your child more water. In addition, exercise can help with intestinal movement and also aid in bowel movements.
4. Gastroesophageal reflux
Many babies may vomit a little after feeding or breastfeeding, and some may even vomit. If your baby frequently does this, it may be gastroesophageal reflux. When reflux occurs, the valve between the baby's esophagus and stomach cannot function properly, and the food and stomach acid in the stomach will flow back to the throat, causing discomfort in the stomach and a burning sensation in the throat and chest. Gastroesophageal reflux mainly occurs in babies under 1 year old.
If you think your baby may have experienced gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), be sure to tell the doctor, as they will teach you how to alleviate symptoms and monitor your baby to prevent it from developing into GERD.
5. Acute gastroenteritis
If a baby has abdominal pain accompanied by vomiting or diarrhea symptoms, it is likely to be acute gastroenteritis, also known as gastrointestinal cold, which is the second most common condition after the cold.
If acute gastroenteritis causes vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or loss of appetite in a baby, it can easily lead to dehydration. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the baby consumes sufficient fluids, such as breast milk or formula milk. If the baby experiences dehydration symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.
6. Other infections
Many people may not believe it, but colds and flu can also cause baby stomach pain. This is because the mucus produced by upper respiratory diseases flows down the throat, stimulating the intestines and stomach. Vomiting can help them clear this mucus and relieve pain. In addition, urinary tract infections and sometimes even ear infections can cause abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
This article provides a detailed introduction to the six major causes of stomach pain in children. If you are a parent of a child who often suffers from stomach pain and want to make your child healthier, it is best to actively refer to this article to see what causes your child's stomach pain, so that you can prescribe the right medicine.
