Patient's question:
Seven-year-old girl, one and a half months ago she had a fever and diarrhea. After receiving intravenous saline and taking medication for a week, she basically recovered, but ever since then until now, she has been feeling stomach pain, mainly around the navel, in waves. Her bowel movements are not as regular as before, sometimes more, sometimes less. What should she do?Doctor's answer:
Mostly it is mesenteric lymphadenitis. It is recommended to take effective antibiotics under the guidance of a local doctor or pharmacist. Currently, an ultrasound of the periumbilical area and an ultrasound of the appendix are needed to check for mesenteric lymphadenitis and appendicitis. If there are no issues, it may be considered gastritis, especially if the pain is more pronounced after eating. It is better to take medication after the tests are completed and the condition is properly diagnosed. Abdominal pain in children is a relatively common clinical condition. It can involve various departments, including surgery and internal medicine. 1. The most common cause is intestinal spasm, and it is recommended that you get checked.