HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Child With Periodic Severe Stomach Pain, Prescribed Zantac. Had Eaten Peanut Butter. Is She Allergic To Peanut Butter?

My 15 yo daughter has been having sever stomach pain off and on for a cpl wks. We have seen a dr and they recommended Zantac . Tonight she s having another bout of pain and noticed there may be a link to when she ats peanut butter. She has never had food allergies or sensitivities. Could peanut butter cause such severe stomach pain.
Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
Dear sir/madam,
I am really concerned that your child is suffering from stomach pain.
If she has taken peanut butter previously without any stomach pain before, then it is unlikely to be the cause. Allergies don't appear all of a sudden at this age without symptoms in childhood.
There are many causes for stomach pain which needs to be evaluated in detail by a physician. At this age gynaecological causes like pain prior to menstruation, pain prior to ovulation predominate. Also renal causes like renal stones, urinary infection needs to be ruled out.
An ultrasound can be done after consultation with your physician which can pick up major problems of abdomen.
Don't worry she will be alright. Just get her evaluated by a good physician. Take care.

Dr Balaji C
I find this answer helpful
General & Family Physician,  Dr. Sourav Ganguly's  Response
HI Superma-2.

THANKS FOR YOUR QUESTION.

If she has taken peanut butter previously without any stomach pain , then it is unlikely to be the cause.
Allergies is not important causes of stomac pain.

Please do a USG to exclude some imprtant causes of stomac pain in this age like renal stones,UTI,gynacological causes etc.

Please consult a paedetrician with reports he will help you out.

Best wishes


I find this answer helpful
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Ranitidine


Loading Online Doctors....
Child With Periodic Severe Stomach Pain, Prescribed Zantac. Had Eaten Peanut Butter. Is She Allergic To Peanut Butter?

Dear sir/madam, I am really concerned that your child is suffering from stomach pain. If she has taken peanut butter previously without any stomach pain before, then it is unlikely to be the cause. Allergies don t appear all of a sudden at this age without symptoms in childhood. There are many causes for stomach pain which needs to be evaluated in detail by a physician. At this age gynaecological causes like pain prior to menstruation, pain prior to ovulation predominate. Also renal causes like renal stones, urinary infection needs to be ruled out. An ultrasound can be done after consultation with your physician which can pick up major problems of abdomen. Don t worry she will be alright. Just get her evaluated by a good physician. Take care. Dr Balaji C