Patient's question:
My child is 7 years old. Due to abdominal pain, I took them to the pediatric department, where a female doctor recommended an abdominal ultrasound. The results showed no abnormalities in the spleen or pancreas. The gallbladder contraction was good after eating, and she didn't mention needing to be fasting for the test. However, the results indicated mild hepatomegaly and mild diffuse liver damage. My child does not have hepatitis. The ultrasound doctor said that for a 7-year-old child, the liver's transverse diameter should be 8–9 cm, but my child's measurement was 10.2 cm. Is this dangerous? How should it be treated? I asked Professor Huang, but she didn't say much, just suggesting another liver function test. What is the cause of diffuse liver damage? I am very worried about my child's liver health, as the abdominal pain hasn't been treated yet. Is there a connection between the abdominal pain and the liver?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the child is not currently experiencing any discomfort, there is no need to worry too much. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and undergo some tests to help rule out any illnesses.