Hi doctor, my eight month old son has had griping stomach ache all day. He has been crying nearly all day which is very unusual for him.He has a slight temperature. I have given him some calpol and gripe water in the last hour. I did give him some fish (cod) in cheese sauce last night and wonder if that is the cause. It was well cooked and was still in date. I would appreciate a reply please, thank you.
Hi.... I cannot reassure you that the food item which you have given him is not the reason for his stomach ache. As per available literature, non-vegetarian food including egg should not be given till 12 months of age. Sometimes animal proteins do not go on well with tender infantile gut. You can give Paracetamol in the appropriate dose for tummy ache. Hereafter I suggest that you wait till he completes his first birthday, before feeding him non-vegetarian. Regards -