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What Causes Stomach Pain Along With Elevated WBC Count In Children?
Question: my 11 yr. old grandson has been complaining of stomach area pains and blood work showed higher than normal white count. no n&v, no fever, xray normal. any ideas/
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Is the pain localized to the right or left side or is poorly localized ?
Does the pain radiate to the back ?
Do you have burning or painful urination ?
Is there associated diarrhea and has a stool R/E been done ?
What medications is your son currently taking ?
Wishing you best of health
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Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Kindly answer the following to help you better
Is the pain localized to the right or left side or is poorly localized ?
Does the pain radiate to the back ?
Do you have burning or painful urination ?
Is there associated diarrhea and has a stool R/E been done ?
What medications is your son currently taking ?
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Pain is on left side
No painful urination
No meds
No painful urination
No meds
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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The abdominal pain that you described could be due to a small kidney stone. It could also be due to gastritis/GERD. If the pain is on the left side and is below or at the level of the navel then it can also be a case of diverticulitis. If the pain is above the level of the navel on the left side and is associated with left flank tenderness then a UTI can also be the cause. If there is a history of constipation then stool softeners should be advised. PPIs like esomeprazole can be given along with anti spasmodic like hyoscine butylbromide to see for improvement, empirically. Urine R/E, stool for ova and parasite , stool R/E, ultrasound abdomen pelvis should be done to rule out/confirm possible causes, in consult with your doctor. You may discuss these options with your doctor.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
The abdominal pain that you described could be due to a small kidney stone. It could also be due to gastritis/GERD. If the pain is on the left side and is below or at the level of the navel then it can also be a case of diverticulitis. If the pain is above the level of the navel on the left side and is associated with left flank tenderness then a UTI can also be the cause. If there is a history of constipation then stool softeners should be advised. PPIs like esomeprazole can be given along with anti spasmodic like hyoscine butylbromide to see for improvement, empirically. Urine R/E, stool for ova and parasite , stool R/E, ultrasound abdomen pelvis should be done to rule out/confirm possible causes, in consult with your doctor. You may discuss these options with your doctor.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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