Hello doctors,
My daughter 8 year old had loose motions 3 times yesterday accompanied by stomach ache.
She also had vomiting couple of times.
Today its better , no vomiting and diarrhoea but she complains of stomach ache.
Please advise.
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Weather related stomach upset and also some outside food /water related stomach upset quite common now.If baby stable and no complaint except Stomach pain then give curd ,curd rice, buttermilk which is natural source of probiotic which will help her gut to improve.Stomach pain medicine if needed (like syrup cyclopam) can be given as per your Pediatrician guidance after examining patient
It is reassuring that the vomiting and loose motions have stopped. Mild stomach pain can continue for 1–3 days as the intestines recover after a stomach infection. Encourage plenty of fluids/ORS, small frequent bland meals, and avoid oily or spicy foods for a couple of days. If the pain becomes severe or localized (especially in the right lower abdomen), she develops persistent vomiting, fever, blood in stools, abdominal distension, or is unable to eat or drink, she should be examined by a pediatrician promptly. Otherwise, the pain is expected to improve gradually over the next 24–48 hours.
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child's symptoms resemble acute gastroenteritis, with lingering abdominal cramps being a common part of the gut's recovery process. Other potential differential diagnoses for lingering or localized childhood stomach aches include mesenteric adenitis, early appendicitis, or functional abdominal pain. Management options for home care include small, frequent sips of Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS) to maintain hydration, offering a bland diet with small portions, and using a warm compress on the abdomen.
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