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My Daughter Is 14 And Has Been Complaining For 2
Question: My daughter is 14 and has been complaining for 2 weeks of sharp pain on her left side just below the rib cage. The amount of time that the pain occurs varies.
Brief Answer:
It is best to bring to see a doctor that they can do physical exams and blood tests.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Hope I can be of help to you today.
Through reading your query I would like to help you with this question. The left side of below the rib cage sharp pain on a 14-year-old for two weeks, it is one of the most common complaints in childhood and one that requires urgent evaluation in the doctor's office or emergency department depending on how severe pain your daughter has.
Although the cause is typically a self-limited, minor condition, such as constipation, gastroenteritis, or viral syndrome, some more severe cases that require urgent treatment, such as appendicitis or bowel obstruction, must be ruled out from seeing a doctor.
Her doctor will ask about her symptoms more and her current and past medical conditions and do a physical exam. He or she may decide which test your daughter should have based on your symptoms and individual situation.
I hope that can help you, and please let me know if you have any clarification or questions about that, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further. Wish your daughter has good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey,
General and Family Physician
It is best to bring to see a doctor that they can do physical exams and blood tests.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Hope I can be of help to you today.
Through reading your query I would like to help you with this question. The left side of below the rib cage sharp pain on a 14-year-old for two weeks, it is one of the most common complaints in childhood and one that requires urgent evaluation in the doctor's office or emergency department depending on how severe pain your daughter has.
Although the cause is typically a self-limited, minor condition, such as constipation, gastroenteritis, or viral syndrome, some more severe cases that require urgent treatment, such as appendicitis or bowel obstruction, must be ruled out from seeing a doctor.
Her doctor will ask about her symptoms more and her current and past medical conditions and do a physical exam. He or she may decide which test your daughter should have based on your symptoms and individual situation.
I hope that can help you, and please let me know if you have any clarification or questions about that, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further. Wish your daughter has good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey,
General and Family Physician
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