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What Could Cause Terrible Pain In The Chest Of A Child Whenever She Eats Rice?
My 12 year old daughter has been experiencing terrible chest pains whenever she eats rice for almost a year now. She has never had such issues with rice before. It is only rice that causes pain in the upper chest. The pain starts sharply after the meal is over. What is the cause of the pain? What should we do? Thanks.
Mon, 4 Dec 2023
Hello,
Do not give your daughter rice as high fiber level irritates the digestive system and causes her symptoms. Some are unable to digest the protein in whole grain brown rice, it is not easily digested and can cause stomach pain. Do not give your daughter brown rice. Some who suffer from autoimmune diseases also manifest such symptoms of gastritis and abdominal discomfort after taking rice.
Rice bran is hard to digest for some who may have underlying medical conditions like IBS, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis. You can give her antacids for relieve. She should keep herself well hydrated. Instead of rice, she can give her lentils, buckwheat, quinoa, sweet potatoes, potatoes, etc. She should not take food that may trigger the flare ups like soy, nuts, eggs, gluten, spicy oily food, etc. Get examined by an allergist or GP, to detect any underlying medical condition.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Do not give your daughter rice as high fiber level irritates the digestive system and causes her symptoms. Some are unable to digest the protein in whole grain brown rice, it is not easily digested and can cause stomach pain. Do not give your daughter brown rice. Some who suffer from autoimmune diseases also manifest such symptoms of gastritis and abdominal discomfort after taking rice.
Rice bran is hard to digest for some who may have underlying medical conditions like IBS, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis. You can give her antacids for relieve. She should keep herself well hydrated. Instead of rice, she can give her lentils, buckwheat, quinoa, sweet potatoes, potatoes, etc. She should not take food that may trigger the flare ups like soy, nuts, eggs, gluten, spicy oily food, etc. Get examined by an allergist or GP, to detect any underlying medical condition.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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