Abdominal Pain in Children
Bellyache is common in little ones, and is brought on by an array of triggers. Learn how to identify and treat them accordingly.
What are the Main Causes of Abdominal Pain in Children?
There are a myriad of potential causes of abdominal pain in both children and infants. The following are amongst the most common:
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Gut Disorder
Imbalanced gut bacteria as a result of stress, medications or travel can cause symptoms of gut disorder. These include constipation and diarrhea, and may bring about abdominal pain. Maintaining good gut health with a balanced diet and probiotics can help prevent these issues.
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Bacterial Infection
Children come into contact with a lot of potentially harmful bacteria at home, at school and on the playground. Bellyache is a common side effect of this exposure.
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Food-Related Problems
Overeating, food allergies and food poisoning can all result in pain in a child’s abdominal region.
How to recognize Abdominal Pain in Children
Use the following symptomatic criteria to determine exactly what kind of abdominal pain your child may be experiencing, and thus how to help treat it. Products like Erceflora® for kids can aid in managing gut-related discomfort by restoring healthy gut flora. When in doubt, always consult with a doctor or HCP.
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Localized
This type of pain is usually isolated to one area in the abdomen. Localized abdominal pain is caused by imbalance in a particular organ. If the pain is severe or persistent, seek professional medical advice to rule out any serious underlying conditions.
Cramp-Like
The pain associated to bloating, constipation and diarrhea. It tends to fluctuate, and may require treatment.
Colicky
Though uncommon in children, conditions such as gallstones or kidney stones can bring about colicky abdominal pain, including spasms.
Abdominal Pain in Children: Tips & Remedies
If abdominal pain is ripping through your child, you can attempt to restore balance by doing the following:
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Prepare a hot water bottle
Place it on the belly whilst your child is laying flat. The warmth will work to relax the contracting muscles.
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Gently massage the belly
Applying light pressure may help to move any gas or indigestion that is occurring, bringing relief shortly thereafter.
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Assist your child in taking small sips of water
This, done over the course of a few hours, will eventually stimulate digestion and help any painful tension to be released.
How to Prevent Abdominal Pain in Children
Preventing abdominal pain in your child, as a long term goal, will take daily effort and attentiveness. Understanding the appropriate Erceflora® dosage can be a proactive way to support your child’s gut health and reduce the risk of digestive issues.
Make probiotics part of the family lifestyle
Probiotics can work to prevent abdominal pain, as well as many other digestive conditions that occur as a result of imbalanced intestinal flora.
Start keeping a food diary
Keep track of everything your child eats, and the relative reactions (if any) to each individual food item. Over time, you’ll be able to prevent many sore tummies.
Avoid giving foods that are exposed to bacteria.
Taking ProbiBears daily will help protect and regulate your child's stomach which helps prevent diarrhea. Consider ErcefloraR for kids as a daily probiotic to help protect and regulate your child's stomach and prevent diarrhea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately bellyache is just one of those things you’ll be facing throughout the adolescent years. You’ve probably got a few questions for us; check out our FAQ.
What causes abdominal pain in children?
Intestinal disorders including constipation, diarrhea, bloating and bacterial infection can cause abdominal pain in infants and kids.
How can I prevent abdominal pain in my child?
By monitoring the things that seem to trigger gut imbalance in your child, you can work toward preventing abdominal pain in future. A gentle probiotic can be an ally in stabilizing intestinal flora long-term, so that bellyache does not occur.
How do I get rid of abdominal pain in a child?
A supplement containing good bacteria, such as Bacillus Clausii, can help rid the body of existing discomfort due to Dysbiosis or antibiotic effects in a child or infant.
What is Diarrhea and Vomiting?
Diarrhea and vomiting are frequent symptoms of intestinal diseases in children.
Erceflora® Dosage for Infants and Children
Erceflora is a safe and effective probiotic for infants and children. It can help to restore the balance of gut bacteria and alleviate symptoms of diarrhea.
Important notes
- Always consult your pediatrician before giving Erceflora® for baby with diarrhea especially if theyhave any underlying health conditions.
- Erceflora® can be taken with or without food.
- Shake the vial well before use.
- Store Erceflora® in a cool, dry place.
Can I give Erceflora® to my infant?
Yes, Erceflora® is safe for infants and has no age restriction. Always consult your pediatrician for proper dosage and usage instructions.
Our Products
Erceflora® aims to prevent or help recover from a number of conditions associated to poor intestinal wellbeing as a result of imbalance microbiota for both kids and adults.
Gut disorders triggered by one or more of these scenarios can be prevented by taking Erceflora® Gut Defense daily. Symptoms can also be alleviated by taking Erceflora® Gut Restore as soon as they manifest.
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Stay Informed
Getting to know your gut, and identifying your personal triggers, is the first step to better intestinal health. Stay informed as to how gut microbiota become negatively affected by everything from traveling to seasonal changes, and how to bring about internal balance to your life.
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