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What Causes Cramps In Upper Abdomen Area?
Nine year old son having a cramp under his left rib in the upper abdomen area since yesterday. Earlier today he was doing ok and was hitting some baseballs but it is getting worst now. Just sitting he is fine but walking it hurts. you think it could be appendicitis? its on the left side
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
Hi,
From history it seems that this might be due to some muscle strain on chest muscles can be due to base ball hitting.
It can not be appendicitis as this pain is on left side and much higher.
appendix is on right side.
Give him ibuprofen for pain.
Apply analgesic cream locally.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that this might be due to some muscle strain on chest muscles can be due to base ball hitting.
It can not be appendicitis as this pain is on left side and much higher.
appendix is on right side.
Give him ibuprofen for pain.
Apply analgesic cream locally.
Ok and take care.
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