Causes and features
First of all, it is necessary to find out why the belly hurts near the navel. This can be a sign of many diseases. First you need to understand what the nature of the pain. It can be sharp or aching, dull. It can be of a permanent nature or arise suddenly, as, for example, with appendicitis.
In children under the age of six months, the cause may be colic. Almost all parents know about them. Colic is associated with imperfection of the GIT system in the smallest. In children older than 6 months, they usually do not occur.
Mums should familiarize themselves with the list of some pathologies that cause abdominal pain near the navel in the child:
- the intervertebral hernia is the thinning of the intervertebral discs or their rupture, which usually happens in the lumbar region and is at the abdominal level;
- intestinal hernia is provoked by problems of digestion, manifested in the form of spasm of the intestine;
- food poisoning quite often cause such symptoms;
- different respiratory diseases can also cause pain, this is most typical for adolescence;
- acute appendicitis is accompanied by fever, diarrhea, this condition requires urgent hospitalization;
- the turn of the small intestine also requires surgical intervention; in this pathology of pain, cramping occurs, the child cries and presses his legs;
- abdominal migraine is characteristic for children from 2 to 10 years, its causes have not been accurately studied, the ailment is neurologic or endocrine, it also shows pallor, nausea;
- umbilical hernia is often found, is caused by the protrusion of internal organs, can be caused by the accumulation of gazik, frequent crying;
- enteritis is most often a consequence of infections, poisoning, vital activity of helminths, weaknesses, grumbling in the abdomen also serve as signs of an ailment.
Prevention of the above pathologies is a balanced diet and compliance with the regime of the day.
What if the baby has a stomach ache near the navel?
It is important for adults to remain calm. The actions of parents should be completely dependent on the overall condition of the baby. If the pain does not pass, and perhaps even grows, the condition worsens, then you should immediately call an ambulance. If the doctors after the examination will convince in the rationality of hospitalization, it is better not to refuse. After all, the cause of the condition can be pathologies that require surgery.
Before the brigade arrives, the baby should be put in bed. Let him take a pose that will reduce pain.
Sometimes, thinking about what to do, if the child has a stomach ache in the navel, the parents decide to put him on this area a heating pad. This can not be done categorically, because heat only increases inflammatory processes and the condition worsens.
Also, there is no need to give children painkillers, because then it will be difficult for the doctor to assess the real clinical picture.
It also happens that the baby has a stomach ache in the area where the navel is not for long, and after a while the baby is already active. Mom should still carefully watch him. In this situation, you can do without calling an ambulance. But it is best to visit a pediatrician soon. He will prescribe the necessary tests, and if necessary, he will send to the gastroenterologist.