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What Causes Swollen Stomach And Discomfort Along With Hunger?
Question: I have a 6 year old grandson. He has a swollen belly and is in low discomfort but is hungry all the time. Should we take him to the doctor.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms
The most common cause of swollen belly /distension of abdomen is likely to be due to underlying constipation. Exact diagnosis will depend on detailed clinical history and examination. If the following criteria are fulfilled it is unlikely to be due to any serious cause
1. Absence of vomiting
2. Absence of Fever
3. Appetite normal
4. General activity normal
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the following additional information
1. Where is the exact location of swelling of belly
2. Is the child passing stools regularly? Are the stools hard ?
3. Does the child consume sufficient water ?
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Additional information required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
The most common cause of swollen belly /distension of abdomen is likely to be due to underlying constipation. Exact diagnosis will depend on detailed clinical history and examination. If the following criteria are fulfilled it is unlikely to be due to any serious cause
1. Absence of vomiting
2. Absence of Fever
3. Appetite normal
4. General activity normal
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the following additional information
1. Where is the exact location of swelling of belly
2. Is the child passing stools regularly? Are the stools hard ?
3. Does the child consume sufficient water ?
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Dr.
The Whole abdomen is swollen, yes he is passing stool no it is not hard, yes he is drinking plenty of water. his appetite has increased.
regards, XXXXXXX
The Whole abdomen is swollen, yes he is passing stool no it is not hard, yes he is drinking plenty of water. his appetite has increased.
regards, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
There is no cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Whole abdomen being swollen without any other associated symptoms is likely to be due to Hypotonia of abdomen normally seen in children. As the appetite of child is normal there is no cause for concern.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
There is no cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Whole abdomen being swollen without any other associated symptoms is likely to be due to Hypotonia of abdomen normally seen in children. As the appetite of child is normal there is no cause for concern.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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