Patient's question:
The child is 12 years old. In the morning, they came down and said that when they exerted force, the right side of their navel area hurt, but it didn't hurt when they didn't exert force. Even when they pressed the painful area, it still hurt. I noticed that the area where it hurt on the right side seemed to be raised by two bumps, and there were no other symptoms. What could be the cause?Doctor's answer:
Check the patient's condition, including consciousness, body temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, skin, posture, expression, and facial appearance. For example, patients with acute abdominal pain often curl their lower limbs to alleviate the pain. If there is pain on the right side of the navel, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a detailed examination, as it may be appendicitis or an inguinal hernia. Additionally, a complete blood count and relevant tests should be conducted, and an imaging ultrasound examination may be performed if necessary.