A kid can have a stomach ache occasionally. But, if it occurs recurrently, then it can be due to certain digestive problems. This may require some treatment. Some not-so-common types of digestive problems are given below.
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Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome or IBS and Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD
These disorders can cause intense and persistent stomach aches. The most common symptom is diarrhea. Two common types are Ulcerative colitis and Chron’s disease. They can generally be treated with the help of medications. Very rarely surgery may be required.
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Celiac Disease
Children who have Celiac disease face a severe reaction when they have gluten-rich food. This is a protein present in rye, barley, and wheat. If the child does not avoid gluten, it can damage their small intestine. It may even prevent the body of the child from absorbing any nutrients from their food.
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Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
EGIDs are disorders that occur due to the presence of excess white blood cells in the digestive tract of your child. This causes swelling and inflammation and can result in discomfort and pain. They may further experience difficulty swallowing.
There is no cure for this type of condition. But, certain medications can reduce the white blood cells in your child’s gut to relieve symptoms.
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GERD
GERD stands for. It is usual for babies to spit up several times during the first months of their life. But, in case, your child faces difficulty in eating and becomes irritable, it can be due to GERD. It is a condition where the stomach acid goes up and creates irritation in the esophagus, the tube that goes from the mouth up to your stomach.
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Lactose Intolerance
Lactose is a form of natural sugar that is present in milk. Children who suffer from lactose intolerance do not have the enzyme that breaks this sugar down. This is why they cannot digest it. Symptoms consist of bloating or gas, stomach cramps, and diarrhea.