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Sporadic Abdominal Pain in Children

According to emedicinehealth.com, abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints among children. For most children this pain quickly subsides, but when a child has sporadic abdominal pain, it is often puzzling for the parent.

  1. Symptoms

    • Children with sporadic abdominal pain may have cramping, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, indigestion and bloating.

    Causes

    • Causes of sporadic abdominal pain in children include gastritis, gastroenteritis and food allergies.

    Identification

    • To identify what is causing the sporadic abdominal pain, a doctor will take a complete medical history and examine the child. He will collect a blood and urine sample and in some cases get an X-ray of the abdomen.

    Treatment

    • The common course of treatment of sporadic abdominal pain in children is rest, fluids and a bland diet. If the child is in severe pain, medication will be administered.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Sporadic cases of abdominal pain in children can sometimes be prevented by eating a healthy diet and having regular bowel movements.

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