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What Could Be The Cause Of Sharp Pain Near Belly Button And Sternum?
My 9 year old son said earlier in the day he had sharp pain to the right of his belly button. The pain subsided for a while and then he said it was back near his sternum. He does have a slight tummy ache
but otherwise seems OK. He just keeps saying he has pain when he coughs or goes up the stairs.
but otherwise seems OK. He just keeps saying he has pain when he coughs or goes up the stairs.
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
Hello
Sharp pain near belly button may be due to many causes like appendicitis,colitis etc and Pain near sternum may be due to acidity etc.
Your son may need clinical correlation and investigations.
He may need routine hemogram,stool RE/ME and ultrasound of abdomen.
In ultrasound long,tubular,blind ended,aperistaltic structure may indicate appendicitis.
Ultrasound is very helpful in excluding many causes.
You should consult surgeon for proper evaluation.
He may be prescribed antacids empirically.
Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Sharp pain near belly button may be due to many causes like appendicitis,colitis etc and Pain near sternum may be due to acidity etc.
Your son may need clinical correlation and investigations.
He may need routine hemogram,stool RE/ME and ultrasound of abdomen.
In ultrasound long,tubular,blind ended,aperistaltic structure may indicate appendicitis.
Ultrasound is very helpful in excluding many causes.
You should consult surgeon for proper evaluation.
He may be prescribed antacids empirically.
Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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