What causes pain below a child's belly button?
Disease description:
My daughter has been complaining of pain below her navel for the past two days. Yesterday, we had her blood drawn, and the results showed an elevated white blood cell count. She then received intravenous fluids and felt better at the time, but today she is complaining of pain again. I would like to ask, what could be causing a child's pain below the navel?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Pain below a child's belly button can be caused by various factors. The following are some possible causes:
1. Dietary factors: If a child consumes cold, raw, or irritating foods, such as chilled beverages or ice cream, it may trigger intestinal spasms, causing pain below the belly button. This type of pain can usually be relieved with abdominal heat application and massage.
2. Appendicitis: If the pain is concentrated in the lower right abdomen and accompanied by symptoms such as fever, nausea, and vomiting, it may indicate appendicitis, a condition requiring urgent medical attention.
3. Urinary system issues: Conditions such as urinary tract infections or kidney stones may also cause lower abdominal pain, often accompanied by symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, or painful urination.
4. Psychological factors: Children have relatively weaker adaptability, and changes in environment or personnel may trigger feelings of tension or anxiety, which can lead to autonomic nervous system dysfunction, causing gastrointestinal spasms and abdominal pain. In such cases, parents should provide emotional support to help the child maintain a positive mood.
If the pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other symptoms, immediate medical attention should be sought.
