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Child With Frequent Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, Bowel Movements. Hernia Or Appendix?

hi i have an 8yr old son who from time to time complaints with a pain in his lower abdomin. for the pass couple of days he has been vomitting and had frequent bowel movements. this is not the first time he has gotten the pain. we have taken him to the doc. and heard on different occasions ..urine infection, stomach infection and just today one doc said he may have a hernia or it could be appendix?
Sat, 11 May 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for your query.

I can understand your dilemma. Hernia is protrusion of the intestines from an abdominal opening. This swelling should be evident to you.

If the doctor is suspecting appendicitis then observation for a couple of hours and a battery of tests should confirm or exclude it. The investigations are:
1. Hemogram.
2. Ultrasound of whole abdomen.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.

Wishing your son an early recovery.

Regards,

Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/SuCjl
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Child With Frequent Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, Bowel Movements. Hernia Or Appendix?

Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your dilemma. Hernia is protrusion of the intestines from an abdominal opening. This swelling should be evident to you. If the doctor is suspecting appendicitis then observation for a couple of hours and a battery of tests should confirm or exclude it. The investigations are: 1. Hemogram. 2. Ultrasound of whole abdomen. I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Wishing your son an early recovery. Regards, Rajiv K Khandelwal http://goo.gl/SuCjl