Causes, Symptoms and Cures for Lower Abdominal Pain in Children

The area between the lower edge of the rib cage and groin is called abdomen. Abdominal Pain can either be constant or maybe colicky (pain occurs at periodic intervals like waves). Colic pain disappears during periodic intervals most of the time.

Causes of Abdominal Pain in Children

1. Appendicitis, diabetes, gastroenteritis, urinary infections and a wide range of illnesses can give rise to abdominal pain.
2. Certain foods cause abdominal pain.
3. Worms in the stomach can give rise to colicky pain due to tightening of abdominal muscles.
4. Short period, severe abdominal pain may occur in children who suffer from sickle cell disease.
5. Tonsillitis, ear infection and diseases in other parts of the body can also cause abdominal pain.
6. If any organ in the abdomen becomes inflamed it may cause pain in the middle of the tummy. Gradually the membrane that covers the organ is affected and the pain moves to the area of that particular organ.

Symptoms of Stomach Pain in Kids

1. Baby goes red in the face, draws his knees up and screams. It maybe due to constipation or colic.
2. Child often complains of tummy pain in the morning it maybe due to emotional upset like being bullied at school.

How to Diagnose the Pain?

1. Note down the following points before further proceedings.
2. Check if the child is constipated.
3. If family members had diarrhea.
4. If the child’s breathe smells different.
5. If there is blood or blood stained mucus in the bowel motion.
6. Difficulty while passing urine.
7. Urine appears cloudy, blood stained or has very strong odor.

Natural Treatment for Children’s Abdominal Pain

1. A hot water bottle can be placed on the tummy for a soothing effect.
2. Recommended dosage of Paracetamol (depending on the child’s age) can be given to the child. It helps reduce pain associated with tonsillitis and diarrhea.
3. Seek medical advice if paracetamol is not helpful.
4. Surgery may be advised for recurrent pain that is not too severe.
5. Collect some urine for the doctor to examine.

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