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Suggest Treatment For Severe Stomach Pain In A Child

Hello,my daughter who is 5 has been off school for 2 days with a high temp on and off snotty,tired etc...she has now started with stomach ache...she says it hurts when I touch it and it s hard and round.She just asked to go to bed herself which is not like her..she has not got wind and her poo has turned a lighter colour...could this be gastroenteritis that s going round or something worse please?
Wed, 27 May 2015
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An abdominal pain along with Fever and lethargy can be due to several reasons in kids. Gastroenteritis is less likely if there is no vomiting and loose poops. If Poop has turned lighter in colour, it could be due to Hepatitis. Or the other causes such as Acute Appendicitis, diverticulitis, Liver Abscess, other abdominal infections and inflammations.
To come to a definitive diagnosis, I would recommend a good clinical examination by a pediatrician, Ultrasound abdomen and X ray if required and blood investigations accordingly.
For immediate pain relief you can give her Syrup Acetaminophen or Meftal- Spas 5 ml.
For any further questions, do contact us.

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Stomach Pain In A Child

Hi, Welcome to the HCM An abdominal pain along with Fever and lethargy can be due to several reasons in kids. Gastroenteritis is less likely if there is no vomiting and loose poops. If Poop has turned lighter in colour, it could be due to Hepatitis. Or the other causes such as Acute Appendicitis, diverticulitis, Liver Abscess, other abdominal infections and inflammations. To come to a definitive diagnosis, I would recommend a good clinical examination by a pediatrician, Ultrasound abdomen and X ray if required and blood investigations accordingly. For immediate pain relief you can give her Syrup Acetaminophen or Meftal- Spas 5 ml. For any further questions, do contact us.