Intestinal spasm is what disease

Intestinal spasm is a paroxysmal abdominal pain caused by strong contraction of intestinal smooth muscle. It is one of the common conditions in children with acute abdominal pain.

Intestinal spasm may be related to many factors. For example, dietary factors, eating too cold, too hot or irritating food may be induced; excessive intestinal gas may be caused by excessive swallowing, indigestion, etc.; increased intestinal motility, such as diarrhea, may also cause intestinal spasm; in addition, mental factors, such as tension, anxiety, etc. may also cause intestinal spasm in some children. It is mainly a sudden onset of paroxysmal abdominal pain. The pain is mainly located around the umbilicus. The pain varies in severity and can be repeated. The child often cries and is uneasy when it attacks. It may be accompanied by vomiting and other symptoms, but the abdomen generally has no obvious tenderness, anti-tenderness and abdominal muscle tension. The diagnosis is mainly based on typical clinical manifestations. However, it needs to be differentiated from other diseases causing abdominal pain, such as acute appendicitis and intussusception. If necessary, abdominal ultrasound and X-ray examination can assist in diagnosis. General treatment includes keeping the abdomen warm, adjusting diet, etc. When pain attacks, abdominal hot compress, massage, etc. can relieve pain. If the pain is serious, antispasmodic drugs can be used under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, it is necessary to actively seek and remove possible inducing factors. Most children with intestinal spasms can be relieved quickly after proper treatment and care, and the prognosis is good. However, if intestinal spasm recurs or is accompanied by other abnormalities, seek medical attention in time to further clarify the cause and carry out targeted treatment.

Note that intestinal spasm is a common pediatric disease, parents and doctors need to pay attention to timely diagnosis and treatment to alleviate the pain of children. At the same time, pay attention to prevention, maintain good eating habits and lifestyle, reduce the occurrence of intestinal spasm.