Gastric In Children: How Do I Know My Child Is Suffering From Gastritis? - November 2024

Is your child feeling ‘gassy’? Have you ever heard your child complaining of having “stomach flu” before? It is actually known as gastric or Gastritis, which causes inflammation in the lining of the stomach that leads to abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and sometimes fever. Did you know that gastric is actually common in children? Yes, that is true! I was 10 years old when I first got Gastritis which happened in my primary school. My first experience of having gastric was definitely torturing and tormenting! Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Common Symptoms Here are some common symptoms that parents should be aware of: Photo Credit: Shutterstock Uncomfortable and abdominal pain Loss of appetite Vomiting Bloating Nausea Black stools Causes of Gastric in Children: Undigested foods Excessive consumption of dairy products (Example: Milk, Cheese and Ice Cream) Stress (Yes, some children do get stress!) Infection of Bacteria and Viruses Here are only some of the common causes but it could be contributed from diverse reasons as well. How Do I Treat My Child’s Gastric? Photo Credit: Dreams Time First and foremost, bring your child to see a doctor. Your child will be provided with medicines that can help ease the pain. Although gastric can be a common issue, there are some risks on developing cancer! After your appointment with the doctor, there are some tips that I can share to maintain your child’s health so that they won’t suffer from gastric again! From my personal experience, the most important thing is you should control your child's food diet and intake. Listen, I know it may seem easy but here are some foods that your child should avoid! Coffee Carbonated Drinks (Kids love this! But cross this out.) Spicy Foods (Example: Ramen Samyang) Boba Milk Tea Processed Food Check out this informative YouTube video for more information on what to eat and what to avoid! https://www.youtube.com/watch?vwyrLmCUH8lI Always remember to check on your child. If they’re still complaining about the pain, go on another check-up and please don’t delay! Their health is your number one priority and concern. It is health that is the real wealth, and not pieces of gold and silver. – Mahatma Gandhi To understand more, you can read this article on Gastritis!

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