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Suggest Treatment For Constant Stomach Ache And Leg Weakness

Hi I have an 8 year old who complains of sore tummies regularly and also gets leg weakness when doing gymnastics for an extended period of time (over an hour). Both of these things can cripple her till they pass. Normal healthy kid otherwise very active.
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Hi,

Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining causing soreness in the stomach, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc. In children, H.pylori infection is the most common cause for gastritis. Spicy food, long term NSAIDs, prolonged stress are some of the other causes of gastritis.

Upper Gastrointestinal scopy, barium swallow are investigations to identify the disease. Antibiotics are advised for infective cause. Proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers are also helps in gastritis. Antacids are used to protect the lining of the stomach. Chronic gastritis disturbs the digestion and absorption of the nutrients. Long term nutritional deficiency cause weakness in the child. Visit a pediatrician for evaluation.

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

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Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Constant Stomach Ache And Leg Weakness

Hi, Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining causing soreness in the stomach, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc. In children, H.pylori infection is the most common cause for gastritis. Spicy food, long term NSAIDs, prolonged stress are some of the other causes of gastritis. Upper Gastrointestinal scopy, barium swallow are investigations to identify the disease. Antibiotics are advised for infective cause. Proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers are also helps in gastritis. Antacids are used to protect the lining of the stomach. Chronic gastritis disturbs the digestion and absorption of the nutrients. Long term nutritional deficiency cause weakness in the child. Visit a pediatrician for evaluation. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician