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What Might Be The Cause Of Severe Stomachache In A Child For A Prolonged Period?
my 5yoa male has had severe stomach pains for 7 days. he has been taken to the RER and told a possible nervous stomach after xrays a blood work. Can you pls give me some more help as to what it might be? I know you can t diagnosis it but any info might help. Thanks
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
Hi,
Whatever you are describing is called chronic pain abdomen in medical terms. The differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in children varies with age, gender, genetic predisposition, nutritional exposure and many environmental factors. The causes are many including - constipation / acid peptic disorders / inflammatory bowel disorders / irritable bowel syndrome / worm infestation etc.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
Whatever you are describing is called chronic pain abdomen in medical terms. The differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in children varies with age, gender, genetic predisposition, nutritional exposure and many environmental factors. The causes are many including - constipation / acid peptic disorders / inflammatory bowel disorders / irritable bowel syndrome / worm infestation etc.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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