Tummy pains are a very common problem among children and because there can be so variables involved, it's hard for any parent to diagnose themselves. The pains may be a reaction from a bite from insects, food poisoning or even infections such as fevers.
There is more than one culprit of tummy aches - in fact several. Finding the reason for acute stomachaches is not an easy task and requires the experience of a medical professional in order to properly diagnose the illness. The leading cause for stomach-related pains are viruses.
In some cases, you might be able to pin point the cause on your own. With viruses, your kid might experience the symptoms such as fevers, nausea and stomach pains for about a week, sometimes more. Diarrhea might also occur causing loss of fluids so you will keep to keep giving your child plenty of liquids drink. Bacteria or food poisoning symptoms are the same except that they don't last as long (possibly 3 or 4 days depending on the severity). The latter type of infection can be treated by antibiotics to expedite recovery.
Some foods can also cause your child to get tummy pains. Kids who are allergic to dairy may suffer from skin rashes, stomach cramps and diarrhea from merely having some ice-cream.
These allergies can be quite dangerous depending on how the child reacts to it but in general, most of the side effects only last a day as long as no further diary food is consumed.
Some kids develop appendicitis which can be the worst type of stomach pain. Appendicitis occurs when the tissues in the abdomen get blocked as well as inflamed, causing an acute pain.
Some kids for their own reasons will not tell you that they have stomach pains and will express it by crying or through the loss of appetite. It is important you see these signs and act accordingly. If the symptoms still remain after a few days, do not wait and rush your kid to the doctor for further examination.
As a parent, there is only so much you can do to protect your child's health. Educating your children on hygiene and cleanliness is vital. When these illnesses occur there is nothing much you can do (besides visiting the doctor) except to comfort your child and make sure he or she gets plenty of rest.
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