Patient's question:
A four-year-old baby often complains of stomach pain and leg pain. How should a stool test be conducted to determine if it's due to roundworms or growing pains? A stool test needs to be done within a few hours. What other possible causes could there be? A few days ago, she had a high fever and received intravenous fluids, which made her stomach pain worse. Treatment history and effectiveness: In August, a trace element test showed calcium at the lowest normal value (1.1-1.14). She was 1.14.Doctor's answer:
For leg pain, it may be possible to have growing pains, while abdominal pain is more likely to be intestinal cramps or mesenteric lymphadenitis.1. For leg pain, calcium supplements can be taken, and it should be closely observed how it improves. If it cannot be stabilized, seek medical attention promptly.
2. For abdominal pain, only an ultrasound can provide a clear and definitive diagnosis.
3. If it is intestinal cramps with temporary pain and no harm to the child's body, probiotics can be taken to regulate it, and dietary precautions can be taken.
4. For mesenteric lymphadenitis, antibiotics are needed for anti-inflammatory treatment.