This could be due to abdominal cramps after a viral stomach infection, but severe, inconsolable crying in an 18-month-old should not be ignored. If the pain is recurrent, the child is drawing up the legs, vomiting again, has abdominal swelling, blood in stools, or is difficult to console, please take your child to the emergency department immediately to rule out conditions such as intussusception.
If the child settles, is feeding well, and has no further symptoms, arrange a pediatric review tomorrow.
Answered2026-07-12 07:21:26
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