Gastritis 5yo - any tips?

[tummymumsie]

DD has been suffering for 2 weeks with abdo pain and sporadic vomiting episodes.

We've been in and out of GPs and today spent the day in the Paed dept. And they suspect a very inflamed tummy (Gastritis) and prescribed gaviscon for a week (which DD HATES)

Anyone had any experience of this? Or have any tips? Especially what foods to try/avoid?

She's so weak, tired, pale and has been in a lot of pain. It's horrible to see and not be able to help.

Hot water bottle for pain, avoid caffeine/acidic/dairy, use rehydration sachets after bouts of sickness etc. Salty dry plain foods. Fresh lime juice with a tea spoon of sugar and a tiny pinch of salt if she is appearing dehydrated.

Yes, need food/ meal tips too. Everything she eats/likes seems to either be acidic or dairy-based

She's also coughing quite a bit now. Not sure if it's related? 🤔

Does anyone know how long Gastritis typically lasts? We are going into week 3 now and I missed a dose of DD's Gaviscon and the pain came right back

I really thought it had gone away...

Anyone? Bump.

Feed BRAT diet until she can tolerate food again. Banana, rice (plain white). Apple sauce and toast. Keep dairy out of diet for a few weeks as this causes tummy upset after a bug usually. Make sure she stays hydrated.

Saw the GP today and we've been prescribed Omeprazole for a month! I'm concerned that we are not addressing/looking for the root cause of the Gastritis, but merely treating the symptoms, but I know they are reluctant to give Antibiotics and blood tests for DD. But I'm worried. Still.