Abdominal pain is one of the most common illness children suffer, especially the ones under 5 years old. Parents are advised to take their children to a physician for proper medical attention any time they complain of “tummy ache”.

Abdominal pain children can be trivial or life-threatening, with little difference in the child’s complaints. Fortunately, abdominal pain in a child usually improves quickly. Each parent or caregiver faces the difficulty deciding whether a complaint needs emergency care or not.
Causes of Abdominal Pain in Children

Infections: Most of the abdominal pains in children are caused by viruses or bacteria, typically from stomach flu or gut flu (called gastroenteritis). Viral infections tend to go away quickly, while bacterial infections may need an antibiotic to get better.

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I think the major causative agent of abdominal pain in kids is due to infection with parasitic roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) owing to their close contact with contaminated soil.

Na salt we dey take dat year.

SirHouloo:
Na salt we dey take dat year.

Please ooo, do not give your child salt in case of abdominal pain. You can do ORT for him/her if the abdominal pain is associated with diarrhea or vomiting.