Recently, parents often face sharp abdominal pain in their child. It is impossible to independently establish the cause of pain. Many children are not able to explain the pain that bothers them. For the correct diagnosis of the disease, it is necessary to establish the exact cause of such pains in the lower abdomen in a child. Read more below.
Causes
Colic mainly appears in newborns due to increased gas formation. Dysbacteriosis in older children is manifested against the background of stressful situations, when consuming harmful foods, and taking antibiotics. During this period, weight loss, appetite. There is bloating, loose stools, heartburn, a taste of bitterness in the oral cavity. Constipation occurs on the basis of psychological discomfort or deficiency of fiber in the body.
Any infection affects all internal organs. The presence of an infectious disease is characterized by a high fever of the child, sharp abdominal pain, vomiting, coughing. Pain in the lower abdomen in a child on the right can indicate manifestations of appendicitis. Inflammation occurs due to food allergies and the presence of intestinal bacteria. Also, if the child has a pain in the right side of the lower abdomen, and pain is accompanied by allergic reactions, then it can be parasites in the body. The baby has increased weakness, loose stools, dizziness, skin rashes, profuse tearing of the eyes. Disruption of the gastrointestinal tract is accompanied by heaviness in the stomach, bouts of vomiting and pain in the lower abdomen.
Inflammation of the abdominal cavity causes pain in the lower abdomen when a child is moving. Children at this moment begin to lose consciousness and experience acute pain of a different nature. Quite often, they have infectious infections of the genitourinary system, characterized by high temperature and pain in the lower abdomen. Pancreatitis is one of the causes of such manifestations. Children in this period lie motionless in one pose. The stomach hurts at the bottom left of the child, swells, strains, and the child experiences a shock state.
Gastritis indicates inflammatory processes in the lower abdomen. The disease in an advanced stage is characterized by dull pain. The child feels acid and heaviness in the stomach. Kidney problems also cause inflammation in the stomach. The main symptoms include: swelling of the body, weakness, aching pain in the lower abdomen, difficulty urinating. Regular treatment with potent drugs, nervous breakdown, increased anxiety, children's fear. Peritoneal injury quite often causes pain in the lower abdomen, which is accompanied by discomfort and discomfort.
Other factors
The main causes of pain in the lower abdomen in children are also: disruption of the intestines, inflammatory processes in the abdominal cavity, gastric bleeding, diseases of the cardiovascular system. Pain that appears in the lower abdomen may indicate the appearance of various pathologies of the internal organs. Any changes in the work of the body cause discomfort in the abdomen. Diagnosis should only be carried out by a specialist.
Symptoms
The first signs indicate the presence of infection in the body. In the affected areas, sharp pain is felt. Over time, the discomfort intensifies, the diseased part of the body swells and becomes hot. The skin has a red tint. The inflammatory process raises body temperature. In rare cases, chills are felt. The condition of patients is deteriorating sharply.
Dizziness, weakness, and malaise appear. In some cases, dermatitis and profuse itching appear. In the acute form of the disease, Quincke's edema and paroxysmal cough can be observed. The child refuses to eat food, is naughty, lame, refuses to move. If you have symptoms, you need to visit a specialist and undergo a full examination.
Diagnostics
The specialist prescribes a biochemical and general blood test. Examines the lower abdomen and conducts a special examination. Do an x-ray and ultrasound. The presence of the disease is characterized by blood counts.
Treatment methods
The correct approach of a specialist allows you to cure a patient in a short time. To eliminate inflammatory processes, it is recommended to take acetylsalicylic acid. The antibiotic Amoxicillin or Erythromycin is prescribed without fail. The course of treatment is 7 days.
Non-hormonal drugs are prescribed for the development of intestinal infections. Application is recommended until the complete disappearance of inflammatory processes in the abdominal cavity. To eliminate the symptoms, antiallergic drugs are also prescribed: Diazolin, Suprastin, Tavegil. Folk remedies can be added to the main treatment. Anti-inflammatory ointments, creams and tinctures will complement the main treatment based on medications. These include: “Long”, “Tsinepar”, “Ketonal”. To stop the inflammatory process, you need to use "Ibuprofen", "Indomethacin".
In the acute form of the disease, physiotherapeutic treatment is prescribed. The technique allows you to prevent pain, reduce pain and bring the intestinal flora back to normal. Ultrasound and magnetic therapy are allowed. The method improves blood circulation, normalizes metabolic processes in the body, restores the functions of internal organs. Electrophoresis is prescribed for children using drugs and enzymes. The procedures are based on ozokerite and paraffin. Therapeutic procedures restore blood flow and instantly remove toxins from the cells.
Massage and gymnastics
In the course of treatment it is necessary to use special massage and gymnastics. Preschool children are recommended to conduct complex exercises. Older children are prescribed physiotherapy exercises. The duration of therapeutic methods depends on the form of the disease. All procedures are carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
Prevention
The main preventive measures include hardening. The body in this mode is resistant to infections and allergens of various origins. It is recommended not to allow hypothermia. Otherwise, the risk of viral and infectious diseases increases. In winter, the feet should be warm.
Vitamins should be taken in unlimited quantities. Vitamin deficiency leads to weakened immunity. In case of detection of suspicious symptoms, it is worthwhile to immediately undergo a full diagnosis. Children should strengthen the immune system, eat right, exercise. Rinse your mouth regularly. It is forbidden to independently carry out injections to eliminate pain. Injections are performed only by a specialist in compliance with antiseptic requirements.
Consequences and Complications
Pain in the lower abdomen in children can have serious complications and consequences. Ignoring the first signs of the disease and lost time can lead to serious consequences. In the presence of the disease in children, complications of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems appear. Irregular systematic treatment measures lead to the development of serious pathologies. As a result, a specialist can detect a whole range of other diseases. Proper timely treatment by a qualified doctor will help to avoid serious complications. It is imperative to carry out the treatment as prescribed by the doctor. In case of severe pain, an ambulance must be called.
Parents need to remember that if a child complains of pain in the lower abdomen, it must be urgently shown to a doctor. Such a pathology can be a harbinger of dangerous diseases, which in advanced stages are not always treatable.