Is a stomach ache in children a stomach ulcer

Stomach pain in children can be caused by stomach ulcers and may also be associated with diseases such as gastroenteritis and mesenteric lymphadenitis. It is recommended that parents take their children to the hospital in time for targeted treatment under the guidance of doctors.

First, it is a gastric ulcer

Acute diarrhea due to functional dyspepsia or intestinal infection is usually considered in infants under 1 year of age. If the child is older, it is necessary to be alert for a gastric ulcer. Because gastric ulcers are mainly manifested by epigastric pain, which is characterized by periodic onset and rhythmic changes.If your child often begins to feel discomfort in the upper abdomen about half an hour after eating, accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, a stomach ulcer should be suspected.

Second, it is not a stomach ulcer

1. Gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis is an inflammatory reaction of the gastric mucosa caused by a variety of reasons, and the common causes include bacterial, viral and parasitic infections. The main clinical manifestations include abdominal distention, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, and fever. For mild cases, antibiotics such as amoxicillin, clavulanate potassium granules, cefixime granules, etc., can be used as prescribed to control infection, and in severe cases, intravenous fluids are required to maintain fluid balance and support nutrition.

2. Mesenteric lymphadenitis: Mesenteric lymphadenitis is one of the common pediatric emergencies, mainly due to a disease caused by a viral infection. Typical symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, and diarrhoea.The disorder usually does not require special treatment, and most children resolve spontaneously within a week. However, if the disease is more severe and lasts longer, it may need to be treated with antiviral drugs such as ribavirin tablets and oseltamivir phosphate capsules.

It may also be caused by appendicitis and other reasons, and should be checked and treated by a doctor in time. Pay attention to dietary hygiene in daily life and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods.