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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain In A Child

My daughter woke up fine this a.m. and suddenly had a stomach ache. After eating she felt better, only to come down with a fever. No other symptoms have shown up yet aside from headache and fatigue. Does this sound like the start of a virus? Thank you!
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,

This can suggest either a viral fever, or beginning of an acute gastroenteritis. We need not worry now. Just give her acetaminophen 3-4 times a day (after food) for 3 days. This will control both fever and abdominal pain. In case she develops loose stools, give plenty of fluids like ORS solution in frequent sips after each stools to avoid dehydration. Give ondansetron for any vomiting. If symptoms are not coming down by 3-4 days, she becomes lethargic, or not taking feeds, kindly take her to a pediatrician.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain In A Child

Hi, This can suggest either a viral fever, or beginning of an acute gastroenteritis. We need not worry now. Just give her acetaminophen 3-4 times a day (after food) for 3 days. This will control both fever and abdominal pain. In case she develops loose stools, give plenty of fluids like ORS solution in frequent sips after each stools to avoid dehydration. Give ondansetron for any vomiting. If symptoms are not coming down by 3-4 days, she becomes lethargic, or not taking feeds, kindly take her to a pediatrician. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician