Hello and welcome to HCM,
A family history of
stomach infection along with symptoms of
abdominal pain is suggestive of a common infection which has caught all the members of the family.
This could be due to food
poisoning, viral or bacterial infection.
If the abdominal pain is severe and accompanied by
vomiting and / or
diarrhea, you are advised to consult your physician for clinical assessment and a course of antibiotic.
If the pain is mild, then you need to give rest your digestive system.
Avoid taking heavy and spicy meals.
Take light meals devoid of fat and spices.
You may take pain killer for the pain.
Regarding the chalk, I would like to know whether consumption of chalk has occurred only once or is it is regular practice.
If you have consumed the chalk only once, then there is nothing to worry, however, if this is a regular practice, then this may indicate iron deficinecy anemia and you need to consult your physician regarding this habit.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri