Question
A 7-year-old boy has been experiencing abdominal pain since he was 4 and a half years old. After undergoing a barium meal X-ray, it was diagnosed as gastritis. After two months of treatment, the symptoms disappeared, but he has recently started experiencing abdominal pain again, with pain spreading throughout the entire abdomen. The boy is prone to catching colds and coughs and has suffered from pneumonia multiple times. Local doctors diagnosed it as a gastrointestinal issue, but he still feels pain after taking medication.
Answer
Common causes of pediatric abdominal pain include abdominal pain during common colds, which is a characteristic of pediatric colds. Abdominal pain may appear in the early stages of a cold, ranging in intensity from mild to severe, commonly occurring around the navel or in the lower right abdomen, presenting as intermittent or persistent, without significant tenderness. Abdominal pain in children can pose significant health risks, and if not treated promptly, it may lead to serious consequences. The key to treating pediatric abdominal pain lies in timely and accurate diagnosis. If the child’s abdominal pain symptoms are evident and cannot be relieved, immediate medical attention should be sought.