Question
Is abdominal pain caused by intussusception? Or colitis? After taking medication for colitis, bowel movements have returned to normal, but abdominal pain occurs occasionally, and crying causes the abdomen to change shape. What is going on here?
Answer
“Abdominal pain” encompasses a wide range, including not only the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, but also all organs and tissues within the abdominal cavity. Issues with the muscles of the abdominal wall can also lead to abdominal pain. I’m not sure what tests you have undergone. Abdominal pain can be classified as acute or chronic. Acute abdominal pain has a sudden onset and a short duration; chronic abdominal pain has a gradual onset and a long duration. It’s best to take your child to the hospital for a check-up in this situation.