Question
My son often feels abdominal pain, and taking medicine sometimes helps, but sometimes it doesn’t. This time, the pain is especially severe, and he also has a fever. What could be the reason?
Answer
The child may have acute pancreatitis, which is often caused by overeating or consuming fatty and indigestible foods. Generally, pancreatitis is treatable, but in cases of acute hemorrhagic necrotizing pancreatitis, immediate emergency care is required, including fasting and adjusting to a liquid diet.