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my 4 year old has been complaing of tummy ache on and off since last week, today she was fine until lunch time, she didnt want her lunch and went for a two hor nap which is unlike her. she was feeling hot and kept saying her tummy hurt could this be caused by constipation i dont know when she last went to the toilet as goes independantly thanks
Hi. The most probable cause of pain in abdomen in a child who is 4 years old is not constipation but either appendicitis or tummy tonsils , meaning inflamed lymph nodes. An urgent ultrasonography along with a clinical examination by a Pediatric Surgeon will help for a proper diagnosis and treatment .
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What Causes Stomach Ache?
Hi. The most probable cause of pain in abdomen in a child who is 4 years old is not constipation but either appendicitis or tummy tonsils , meaning inflamed lymph nodes. An urgent ultrasonography along with a clinical examination by a Pediatric Surgeon will help for a proper diagnosis and treatment .