What Causes Abdominal Pain Along With Headache In A Child?

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2015

Question: my daughter is 10 years old. She has had a headache and stomach ache for a while now. Today she also has a sore throat. We have been to the doctor several times. She has had head MRI and it was clear. She has had problems with her stomach since she was an infant - and goes through phases with it - irritable bowel. I am at a loss. I am wondering if this may be allergies - we have a cat and it's very cold here so the heater has been running. It is an electric furnace so no carbon monoxide. I gave her allergy medication and ibuprophen this morning. Any suggestions. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Additional information required

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms XXXXXXX

Pain in abdomen is unlikely to be due to allergy. One of the most commonest cause for recurrent abdominal pain in children is constipation.

It would be very helpful if you could provide me following additional information for me to be able to assist you further

1. Where is exact location of pain?

2. Is there associated loss of appetite?

3. Does she have regular bowel movements?

4. Does she have any urinary complaints?

In the meantime I would suggest you the following

1. Antispasmodic like Drotavarine will help

2. Ensure adequate intake of water

3. Liquid antacid will help

Awaiting your response

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

She takes miralax periodically. She takes a multivitamin. Ibuprophen for the headaches. I bowel movement per day. No urinary complaints.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly follow the previous advise

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms XXXXXXX

Excessive intake of analgesic like Ibuprofen could also lead to stomach ache due to drug induced Gastritis. Following the previous mentioned advice will be helpful.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar