Question: My daughter has been complaining about tummy hurt on and off for almost a year. Her paediatrician checked before and didn't find any specific problem. She is otherwise quite healthy. For the past 3 weeks, she complaints more frequently than the past. Her bowl movement has been normal and she is also able carry out daily school and extra-curriculum activities albeit her complains of tummy hurt.

We went to an walk in paediatric clinic tonight. The doctor ordered urine test and the preliminary result shows white blood cell. Doctor also checked her tummy by hand and thinks her liver a bit large. He ordered blood test. Full result of blood test and urine test will be available after 2 days. The doctor also prescribed Teva-Cephalaxin, antibiotics to start and asked us to see her paediatrician once test result comes back.

Since she didn't have any fever (no fever for the past 3 weeks), i wonder whether we need to take the antibiotics right away or wait 2 days? Just in case the doctor can give her more suitable antibiotics after seeing the test result.

Also what can lead to enlarged lever at this young age? We did go to South XXXXXXX 6 months ago but she was vaccinated for hepatitis A and B before the travel. And her complains of tummy hurt was long before the traveling.

Thanks!
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Thank you so much Dr. Verma! This makes sense so we'll hold off the antibiotics. I will contact you later this week once we get the report.

Thanks again!
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