<![CDATA[6yo boy stomachache (胃痛）]]>Dear parents,


My 6yo boy claiming stomachache ((胃痛） since few months ago. Brought him to see several doctors but the condition still the same.
He usually feels pain while he having meal.

Is anyone here encountered the same problem ?
Can share with me how to solve it ?

Thanks in advance…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/7552/6yo-boy-stomachache-胃痛RSS for NodeMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:16:03 GMTTue, 15 Dec 2009 03:37:37 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:11:28 GMT]]>

HyperKiasu:

i didn't believe a kid may be under stress until i read your post. 😛
ya, my DS eats a lot and eat fast, his stomach might be under stress.
my DH eats less and slower, she almost never complains stomachache.
My pd told me that he has come across cases whereby whenever the kids need to do something they don't like or fear, they start to have tummyache... This is a kind of stress.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213562https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213562Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:11:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:51:52 GMT]]>

yuhoo mummy:
hi


why not try TCM?

My son had suffered from constipation problems 1 or 2 yrs back. Seen specialists and they recommended surgery to correct the problem. Was a drastic and traumatic option and so prayed for an alternative to appear.

And we tried TCM. Went for a few massages, took medicine and some behavioural changes (to sit on toilet bowl everyday regardless of whether there is urgency). He can poo poo now on his own.

Why not try it. TCM treats the problem rather than just the symptom. :lol:
Does anyone have any gd TCM recommendations? My 4.5yo son is prone to constipation and stomach flu.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213553https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213553Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:51:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:53:33 GMT]]>

tree nymph:
My #1 is very prone to this. Brought him to PD and the PD told me that for kids so young, they most likely will not have gastric pain, as in 胃痛. The most probable cause could be stress, bloated tummy with lots of gas due to eating too much or too fast. Told me that as the child grows, their intestine will get bigger and this problem will slowly fade away.


Of course if it persist, then you should still take the child to see a doc to make sure that its not something else, like appendicitis.
i didn't believe a kid may be under stress until i read your post. 😛
ya, my DS eats a lot and eat fast, his stomach might be under stress.
my DH eats less and slower, she almost never complains stomachache.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212634https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212634Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:53:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:51:14 GMT]]>

Poohbear:
Like to find out more cos DD2 (coming to 5 years) seem to be going thru this stomach pain phase, yet we dont really know if its for real. 😐


DD2 has been cranky and kicking up a fuss 😢 abt going school after staying away from school for abt a week due to a bout of illness. And abt the the same period, she keep saying her tummy \" hen xin ku \" ( ie v uncomfortable)

Honestly, i didnt read too much into it n just applied \"ru yi\" oil each time it happens. It has been a month already and we r getting concerned. 😞

DH feels she may be stressed, that why she has this tummy ache thingy.

Anyone any idea how to determine if the kid is stressed n the source of stress? :?:
Hi, Poohbear,

I agree with hquek and tree that if the pain persists, better go for a doctor.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212632https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212632Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:51:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:43:09 GMT]]>Like to find out more cos DD2 (coming to 5 years) seem to be going thru this stomach pain phase, yet we dont really know if its for real. 😐


DD2 has been cranky and kicking up a fuss 😢 abt going school after staying away from school for abt a week due to a bout of illness. And abt the the same period, she keep saying her tummy \" hen xin ku \" ( ie v uncomfortable)

Honestly, i didnt read too much into it n just applied \"ru yi\" oil each time it happens. It has been a month already and we r getting concerned. 😞

DH feels she may be stressed, that why she has this tummy ache thingy.

Anyone any idea how to determine if the kid is stressed n the source of stress? :?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212603https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212603Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:43:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:05:44 GMT]]>My #1 is very prone to this. Brought him to PD and the PD told me that for kids so young, they most likely will not have gastric pain, as in 胃痛. The most probable cause could be stress, bloated tummy with lots of gas due to eating too much or too fast. Told me that as the child grows, their intestine will get bigger and this problem will slowly fade away.


Of course if it persist, then you should still take the child to see a doc to make sure that its not something else, like appendicitis.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212583https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212583Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:05:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:15:31 GMT]]>I recall reading an article somewhere about young kids and stomachache. They may not be able to articulate what is hurting and where and just say stomachache or whatever they are familiar with.


My mum taught me to feel his forehead if DS complains of that. If his forehead feels cool/cold, then it is likely his tummy is hurting.

First remedy we go for is the ‘ruyi’ oil. that one is really godsend.

TCM - child massage is also very good to dispel wind/heat. I rather go for that than to subject my child to western medicine in the first instance. Only if it persists then I will turn to western to find the root cause.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212564https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212564Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:15:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:09:28 GMT]]>

fussyMummy:
HyperKiasu:

perhaps you can try to apply some ointment? i use 吉祥牌如意油 for my ds (7 yrs old) when he complains stomache pain.


Same same here..

By the way...how to know whether is 胃痛 or normal stomache for kid?

also not very sure about this ... :?

i remember one day when i brought my son to see the doctor when he had fever, and i asked the doctor why my son complained stomacheache, the doctor's reply surprised me: your son might be under stress... :shock:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212557https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212557Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:09:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:24:54 GMT]]>

HyperKiasu:
perhaps you can try to apply some ointment? i use 吉祥牌如意油 for my ds (7 yrs old) when he complains stomache pain.

Same same here..

By the way...how to know whether is 胃痛 or normal stomache for kid?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212446https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212446Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:24:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Tue, 18 May 2010 04:54:18 GMT]]>My DS and I are also having sensitive stomach, discomfort, usually needed induced burp to overcome. these discomfort usually occur after injestion of fresh milk, cold drink, soya milk, cheese and bread.


To induce burp (not for infant though), use ointment, or rub your thumbs by lightly in and downwards from a finger space below the sternum to the middle of the stomach, about 2 inches above ambilical cord. (dont use this if you are preganant, or post operations).

I learned that diary based and flour based food are not good for bloodtype type ‘O’. (Me and my DS are)

Try taking the liquid from rice porridege when stomach is empty, use unploished rice is the best, as there are more nutrients in these rice, best is organic brown rice (getting more and more expensive, a popular brand used to be sold at $6.50 per pack 2 years ago, now $9.00).

BTW, vegiterian meat are also flour based, can cause gastric problem…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187286https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187286Tue, 18 May 2010 04:54:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Tue, 18 May 2010 03:47:08 GMT]]>hi


why not try TCM?

My son had suffered from constipation problems 1 or 2 yrs back. Seen specialists and they recommended surgery to correct the problem. Was a drastic and traumatic option and so prayed for an alternative to appear.

And we tried TCM. Went for a few massages, took medicine and some behavioural changes (to sit on toilet bowl everyday regardless of whether there is urgency). He can poo poo now on his own.

Why not try it. TCM treats the problem rather than just the symptom. :lol:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187266https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187266Tue, 18 May 2010 03:47:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Tue, 18 May 2010 03:45:03 GMT]]>perhaps you can try to apply some ointment? i use 吉祥牌如意油 for my ds (7 yrs old) when he complains stomache pain.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187261https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187261Tue, 18 May 2010 03:45:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Tue, 18 May 2010 02:39:36 GMT]]>What does he usually eat ? Is his bowel movement normal ?


Perhaps u can try adjusting his diet (make it lighter, 清淡一点) and see if it helps or not. Perhaps also avoid milk, egg, diary and sugary products. I know lactose intolerance also has symptons like abdominal pain.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187223https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187223Tue, 18 May 2010 02:39:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Tue, 18 May 2010 02:29:11 GMT]]>Hi Needy,


So how is your kid now?

Actually, my daughter who is 7yrs old is complaining of stomach pain since 2 weeks ago. I had brought her to see GP twice but it does not hep her.

Can you advise me on the procedure to do gastroscopy?
Any side effects?

Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187218https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187218Tue, 18 May 2010 02:29:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:36:40 GMT]]>So how is your kid, now ?


Hope he has recovered

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89444https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89444Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:36:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:23:25 GMT]]>Not that I know of except for the LA or GA required


The scope is basically putting a camera at the end of the tube to reach the stomach to see what is going on inside there and if there are ulcers. It will cause discomfort but the technology has improved compared to the past.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88662https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88662Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:23:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:13:02 GMT]]>Thanks for all the informations.

By the way, is it advisable to do gastroscopy for a 6yo kid ?
Any harm ? Anyone has ideas ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88656https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88656Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:13:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:42:02 GMT]]>Gastroscophy has to be done at hospital, so try to get referral from polyclinic.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88496https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88496Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:42:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:34:52 GMT]]>If the pain persists after medication from the doctor, suggest you return to the same clinic to get a referral to a specialist which will cost you lesser for referrals.


The gastroscopy has to be done by a specialist so unlikely the polyclinic has it.

Typically gastric pain can be eased by medication but if it cannot, it would be best to get a scope.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88492https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88492Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:34:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:28:39 GMT]]>No, he did not.

At first we brought him to GP & KK hospital.
Thinking to bring him to specialist but my friend told me go to polyclinic first coz the medical fee will be cheaper if we get the referral letter from polytechnic. Is that true ?

So far we brought him to polychinic twice and doctors only giving him medicines such as reduce stomach wind & clear problem of constipation but without suggest us to go for gastroscopy.

By the way, do you know does polyclinic has equipment of doing gastroscopy ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88488https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88488Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:28:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6yo boy stomachache (胃痛） on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:49:47 GMT]]>Did he get a gastroscopy done?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88460https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88460Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:49:47 GMT