What is the difference between intestinal cramps and hepatitis

Intestinal cramps and hepatitis are two different diseases, the difference between the two lies in the different causes, symptoms, treatment and so on. 1. Different etiology: intestinal spasm is the most common type of acute abdominal pain in pediatric patients, which is caused by strong contraction of the smooth muscle of the intestinal wall. Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver caused by microbial infection, immune response, drug action and other factors. 2. Symptoms are different: intestinal cramps with sudden onset of abdominal pain as the main clinical manifestations, mainly around the umbilicus, can also occur in the upper and lower abdomen, severe patients can also appear crying, cold sweat, pale, or with vomiting. Hepatitis patients mainly manifested as nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, yellowing of the skin and sclera, etc., and there can be fever, chills and other manifestations in acute attacks. 3. Different treatments: non-pharmacological treatment is preferred for intestinal spasm, such as soothing the child, covering the child’s abdomen with a warm hot water bag, adjusting the diet, etc., and giving antispasmodics such as cetrimonium bromide, anticholinergics such as dicyclomine hydrochloride, and drugs to reduce intestinal gases such as dimethylsiloxane, etc., when necessary. The treatment of hepatitis is based on sufficient rest, strengthening nutrition, supplemented by appropriate medication, such as reduced glutathione, glycyrrhizic acid preparation, dicyclomine, etc. At the same time, daily life should be avoided to consume alcohol, overwork and the use of drugs that damage the liver. For patients with severe hepatitis, artificial liver or liver transplantation can be utilized for treatment. It is recommended that patients should consult the doctor in time when they feel unwell, complete the relevant examination, clarify the cause of the disease, and then the doctor will carry out targeted treatment.