Patient's question:
My child is 12 years old this year. Last night, she suddenly felt uncomfortable around her navel. I don't know what's wrong with it, and I'd like to ask the doctor for an explanation. Thank you! First follow-up question: When she felt uncomfortable, I warmed her stomach with my hands for a while.Doctor's answer:
Some children often experience discomfort around the navel. The most likely possibility is mesenteric lymphadenitis, but there is also a possibility of intestinal cramps. Intestinal inflammation is generally not the case. After all, mesenteric lymphadenitis tends to recur frequently. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for examination, undergo relevant tests, and further clarify the diagnosis for symptomatic treatment. Intestinal inflammation is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and other factors, leading to gastritis, enteritis, and colitis. Clinical manifestations include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, watery or mucopurulent bloody stools.