Stomach pain in children & Siddha energy remedies without money & medicines

Children often complain of stomach pain. It is one of the most common reasons parents take children to their doctor or the hospital emergency department. Stomach pain can be hard to diagnose. The doctor will ask parents some questions then decide to examine the child. However, some problems may be quite obvious, so no tests are needed.

Many children with stomach pain get better in hours or days without special treatment and often no cause can be found. Sometimes the cause becomes more obvious with time and treatment can be started. If pain or other problems persist, parents must see pediatrician – a specialized doctor for children.

Causes of stomach pain in children

There are many health problems that can cause stomach pain or abdominal pain in children, including:

• Bowel (gut) problems – constipation, colic or irritable bowel
• Infections – gastroenteritis, kidney or bladder infections, or infections in other parts of the body like the ear or chest
• Food-related problems – too much food, food poisoning or food allergies
• Problems outside the abdomen – muscle strain or a migraine
• Surgical problems – appendicitis, bowel obstruction or intussusception (telescoping of part of the gut)
• Period pain – some girls can have pain before their periods start
• Poisonings – such as spider bites, eating soap or smoking

Repeat attacks of stomach pain in children

Some children suffer repeat attacks of stomach pain, which can be worrying for parents. Often, no health problem can be found.

Children may feel stomach pain when they are worried about themselves or people around them. Think about whether there is anything that is upsetting your child at home, school or kindergarten, or with friends. Parents can see a local doctor for advice. A referral may be needed to a pediatrician (a doctor who specializes in children).

Appendicitis in children

Appendicitis is one of the more common reasons your child may need surgery. The appendix is a small, dead-end tube leading from a part of the bowel. If this tube gets blocked, it can cause an infection. Appendicitis can happen at any age but is rare in young children. Hence, it becomes necessary to see a pediatrician.

The indication of abdominal pain in children is the pain often starts in the middle of the tummy and moves down low on the right side. The tummy becomes sore to touch. This is often worse with coughing and walking around. A child with appendicitis often shows signs of being unwell such as fever, refusing food, vomiting or (sometimes) diarrhea.

If you are concerned your child may be developing appendicitis, visit your pediatrician or go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. An operation is often needed to remove the appendix, although in some cases the problem will settle without surgery also.

Diagnosis of stomach pain in children

When a problem of stomach pain is quite obvious, no tests are needed. If tests are needed, they may include:

• Blood tests
• Urine test
• Stool (poo) sample
• X-rays
• Other special tests
• Review by a specialist doctor i.e. pediatrician

If your child does undergo tests, the doctor should explain the results to you. Some results may take a number of days to come back and these results will be sent to your local doctor.

Treatment for stomach pain in children

Your child’s treatment for stomach pain or abdominal pain will depend on what the doctor thinks is causing their pain. Treatment may be as simple as sending your child home with advice to rest, take fluids and eat a bland diet. Other treatment options include hospital admission and surgery.

Care of your child with stomach pain

General suggestions on easing the stomach or abdominal pain in children include:

• Make sure your child gets plenty of rest
• Help your child drink plenty of clear fluids such as cooled boiled water or juice
• Do not push your child to eat if they feel unwell
• If your child is hungry, offer bland food such as crackers, rice, bananas or toast
• Place a hot water bottle or wheat bag on your child’s tummy or run a warm bath for them. Take care not to scald yourself or your child
• Give paracetamol if your child is in pain or is miserable. Remember that doses for children are often different from those for adults, so check the packet carefully for the right dose. Avoid giving aspirin

When to seek urgent medical help for stomach pain in children

Go to your local doctor, pediatrician or the emergency department of your nearest hospital straight away if your child has:

• Severe or worsening pain or pain that has moved the position
• Fever or chills
• Become pale, sweaty and unwell
• Been vomiting for more than 24 hours
• Refused to eat or drink
• Blood in their vomit or poo
• Problems passing urine or is producing less than four wet nappies a day
• Skin rash with pain
• Any other problem that concerns you

Ayurveda with stomach pain in children

• Take some Ajowan (Ajwain), roast them and add a pinch of salt to it. Give this to the kid with a water

• Give the child a small bowl of curd, will work effectively

• Heat a little Asafoetida (Hing) in a spoon until it is warm, then mix it with little milk. Make a paste and give it to the child suffering from stomach/abdominal pain

• Mix 2 teaspoons each of Aniseed (Saunf), Ajowan and a little-crushed Ginger (Adrak) in 1 liter of water. Simmer for 10 minutes, later cool and filter it. Give this solution to the kids suffering from stomach pain

• Soak Aniseeds (Sounf) in water overnight. In the next day filter the solution and give the water for drinking to the child suffering from stomach/abdominal pain

• Take 50 ml of warm water and add two teaspoons of lime juice and one gram of black salt and give it to the child suffering from stomach or abdominal pain

• Take a small amount of ghee and apply on the stomach of the child suffering from abdominal or stomach pain

Homeopathy with stomach pain in children