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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Pain And Weight Loss In Kid

my seven year old daughter has been experiencing pain for 3 weeks in the abdomen, has had weight loss of 10lbs and has had difficulty eating , decreased appetite, cough for 2 months decreased energy and gets tired easily. has been hospitilized twice in 2 weeks because of not eating and drinking and the conclusion is some free fluid , mild renal pelviectasis (5mm diameter) what does this mean....they say it is normal and think she has emotional issues that's why she has pain and not eating, she had no problems before 3 weeks ago with eating ever.
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

I am not aware of your location. In case you are from a region where tuberculosis is not infrequently seen, then tuberculosis would be the most suspected culprit and the treating doctor should consider investigations related to that, like an ultrasound abdomen (which possibly has been done) , a CECT of abdomen to see the condition of the intestines, etc, apart from some routine blood investigations. A cough of two months duration adds to the suspicion. In case it is diagnosed, the condition is easily treatable, and your kid would become ok, but the medicines prescribed should be taken regularly and sincerely till advised. An LFT would be an additional blood investigation which could relate the side effects of an anti tubercular drug, if any.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Pain And Weight Loss In Kid

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. I am not aware of your location. In case you are from a region where tuberculosis is not infrequently seen, then tuberculosis would be the most suspected culprit and the treating doctor should consider investigations related to that, like an ultrasound abdomen (which possibly has been done) , a CECT of abdomen to see the condition of the intestines, etc, apart from some routine blood investigations. A cough of two months duration adds to the suspicion. In case it is diagnosed, the condition is easily treatable, and your kid would become ok, but the medicines prescribed should be taken regularly and sincerely till advised. An LFT would be an additional blood investigation which could relate the side effects of an anti tubercular drug, if any. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.