Abdominal pain in children

A rumbling stomach, a hunched posture, a pulling pain. We all know the signs of an upset stomach. And yet it always hits us and our children out of the blue. Coke and pretzel sticks should be a thing of the past long ago - but what helps with stomach pain? Let's get to the bottom of the rumbling first.

Sooner or later, everyone has a stomach ache at one time or another. The pain usually disappears after a short time. Nevertheless, such a nasty twinge can be quite painful for little ones. These are the 5 most common causes of stomach ache:

1. Fair in the stomach: The little sweet tooths have reached too deep into the candy bowl or the meals were too big and lavish.
2. Intolerance: Your child may not tolerate certain foods – keep an eye on this and do a test if necessary.
3. Cold tummy: Too much cold food has been eaten in a short period of time or the tummy has become slightly cold.
4. Pressure in the stomach: Has your child forgotten to go to the toilet because he was so busy playing?
5. Bloated stomach: Carbonated water, legumes (lentils, peas, etc.), cabbage (broccoli, cauliflower) cause a bloated stomach and often stomach pain.

Fennel, anise, caraway. Depending on the cause, a soothing tummy tea can alleviate the symptoms, and a relaxed posture and a tummy massage can reduce the pressure on the stomach area. Cold drinks and food in particular should be consumed with shorter breaks to avoid a cold tummy. Has your child not been to the toilet regularly? Perhaps this will already make them more relaxed. A relaxing bath, followed by a hot water bottle and stories from their favorite book - distraction and loving care help the body and soul.

If symptoms persist, a pediatrician should be consulted promptly.

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