What causes belly button pain in children?

If a child's belly button hurts, the first thing to consider is whether the pain is caused by the child frequently pinching his belly button with his hands. If this is the case, as long as good care is provided to avoid infection, the pain will heal soon. If this situation is ruled out, the pain may be caused by some inflammation in the stomach, in which case it is necessary to go to the hospital for a scientific examination.

1. The reason why the child's belly button hurts

This situation cannot be ruled out. It may be a case of lymph node inflammation. It is recommended to go to the hospital for an ultrasound. Antibiotics can be used. Also, pay attention to keeping warm, avoid spicy and irritating foods, pay more attention to rest, and do not do strenuous exercise.

2. In this case, if the pain is persistent, it may be omphalitis. If the pain is persistent and worsens intermittently, it may be appendicitis or mesenteric lymphadenitis.

Guidance:

It is recommended to go to the hospital's pediatric department to see a specialist for examination and diagnosis before deciding how to deal with the problem.

3. It may be related to parasitic infection, enteritis, mesenteric lymphadenitis, etc.

It may be related to overeating, unclean diet, catching a cold, etc. It is recommended to take your child to the hospital for a pediatric gastroenterology examination. If necessary, color ultrasound and blood tests can be performed. If there is inflammation, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used under the guidance of a doctor. Usually, avoid eating raw, cold, spicy, and hard foods, and pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm.

4. Why does a child feel pain around the belly button?

Stomach pain in babies under one year old is mostly caused by intussusception. Stomach pain in babies around three years old is more likely to be caused by intestinal cramps. Stomach pain in preschool children is mostly caused by intestinal roundworms or autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

Severe abdominal pain:

1. Lying still and not daring to move is usually caused by acute inflammation, such as acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, etc.

2. Severe abdominal pain like colic, mostly caused by ascariasis, urinary tract stones, etc.

3. Tearing abdominal pain, common in visceral perforation, such as stomach and gallbladder perforation.