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What Causes Stomach Ache After Eating In A Child?
My 6 yr old granddaughter complains periodically of a stomachache--usually after eating only a small portion of a meal. She occasionally vomits at night--either right after going to bed or a few hours into her sleep. Her father was diagnosed with Crohn s at the age of 14
Fri, 18 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your granddaughter is having symptoms of stomach ache after eating which seems to be due to food intolerance, gastroenteritis , intestinal ileus, food poisoning , irritable bowel syndrome and due to underlying systemic pathology.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may take history and order stool test , ultrasound, and endoscopy. Doctor may prescribe laxative , ornidazole or albendazole along with ranitidine.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- You should eat light and non spicy.
- You should take proper course of antacid along with proton pump inhibitors. You should take antacid after every meaL.
- Keep your head elevated while lying down.
- Avoid intake of outside food.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your granddaughter is having symptoms of stomach ache after eating which seems to be due to food intolerance, gastroenteritis , intestinal ileus, food poisoning , irritable bowel syndrome and due to underlying systemic pathology.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may take history and order stool test , ultrasound, and endoscopy. Doctor may prescribe laxative , ornidazole or albendazole along with ranitidine.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- You should eat light and non spicy.
- You should take proper course of antacid along with proton pump inhibitors. You should take antacid after every meaL.
- Keep your head elevated while lying down.
- Avoid intake of outside food.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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