Tummy-Ache in Children
September 28, 2007 – 9:23 amTummy-ache is the problem of many babies. While giving the child burp in the right way often relieves the ache, caused by accumulation of gas, in some cases the ache persists. You should remember that tummy-ache that stays for 12 to 24 hours and becomes more painful with time is a sign of appendicitis. In such a case, you should take the child to a doctor.
Tummy–ache usually results when the child is constipated or is going to have bowel movement shortly. In some cases, the child gets a stomach virus and tummy-ache is accompanied by fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. The virus usually passes out naturally in a few days time. But the infection may be severe in some children and the child may look seriously washed out. Also, he/she appears to have stopped urinating for several hours. In such as case, it is time for you to call the pediatrician.
In case of diarrhea, give your child two cups of clean water, after every bowel movement, with a tiny pinch of salt added in every second cup to make up for the lost mineral salts. Keep him/her comforted and let him/her sleep enough to restore the energy. Check the body temperature from time to time and if fever recurs, call the doctor for treatment.
