Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Should A Teenager With Frequent Vomiting, Stomach Pain And Fever Be Taken Into Urgent Care?
Question: my son woke up throwing up 3x early am, currently complaining of pain on his right side of stomach and says it hurts when he inhales. has temperature of 101degrees. should i take him into urgent care?
Brief Answer:
Symptoms need attention...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The fact he is woken up by pain and is running temperature with vomiting suggest an underlying inflammation/infection in the gut. Can you specify which part of the abdomen hurts - upper or lower right side?. The appendix is located in the lower abdomen. While stomach/gut, as well as gall bladder, is in the upper area. The infection could be in either of these two areas and needs to be addressed at the earliest.
I recommend him to see a doctor at the earliest. He needs a blood test and ultrasound scan which will help us isolate the cause.
Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Symptoms need attention...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The fact he is woken up by pain and is running temperature with vomiting suggest an underlying inflammation/infection in the gut. Can you specify which part of the abdomen hurts - upper or lower right side?. The appendix is located in the lower abdomen. While stomach/gut, as well as gall bladder, is in the upper area. The infection could be in either of these two areas and needs to be addressed at the earliest.
I recommend him to see a doctor at the earliest. He needs a blood test and ultrasound scan which will help us isolate the cause.
Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
