Children often encounter gastrointestinal problems, which are related to their immature digestive system. Parents need to be cautious when feeding, if a child frequently complains of abdominal pain when eating, they should be promptly taken to see a doctor, and a professional examination should be conducted to determine the treatment plan, including medication or intravenous therapy. Here are some common reasons that may cause abdominal pain in children after meals:
– When a child’s food intake increases abnormally, they eat and urinate frequently but their weight decreases, it may be a sign of diabetes. – If a child’s appetite increases significantly, weight decreases, along with a ruddy complexion, irritability, and excessive sweating, hyperthyroidism should be considered. – With a sallow complexion, thin muscles, especially pain around the navel, it could be a sign of intestinal parasitic infection. – Aversion to certain foods, especially spicy or greasy foods, coupled with dark urine, yellow eyes and skin, fatigue, and abdominal pain could be signs of hepatitis. – Certain foods causing a rash all over the body, intense itching, suggest food allergies. – Sudden epigastric pain accompanied by fever, nausea, appearing after overeating, should be vigilant about potentially life-threatening acute pancreatitis.
All parents hope that their children have a good appetite and a healthy physique. Observing a child’s eating habits can help detect potential illnesses early, facilitate timely treatment and restoration of a normal appetite, which greatly benefits the child’s health.
Sometimes, a child claiming not to be hungry may just be looking for an excuse. It is advisable for parents to be patient, improve cooking skills, make food visually and aromatically appealing to stimulate the child’s appetite.
For children with indigestion, it may be helpful to try using infant spleen-supporting granules or Mommy’s Love granules for adjunctive therapy, and ensure that the child drinks plenty of water. During feeding, portion control is advisable to avoid overeating and aggravating the digestive burden, while also paying attention to keeping warm, allowing the child to be exposed to outdoor sunlight more to promote health.
