Question
A 7-year-old girl had a fever and diarrhea about a month and a half ago. After a week of intravenous saline and medication, she basically recovered, but since then, she has been feeling abdominal pain, mainly around the navel, in waves. Her bowel movements are no longer regular, varying in frequency. What should be done?
Answer
It is often due to mesenteric lymphadenitis. It is recommended to take effective antibiotics under the guidance of a local doctor or pharmacist. Currently, an ultrasound around the navel and an appendix ultrasound are needed to check for mesenteric lymphadenitis and appendicitis; if there is none, it may be gastritis, especially if the pain is noticeable after eating. After the examination, it is better to use medication based on the symptoms. Abdominal pain in children is a relatively common clinical condition that involves various departments, both surgical and internal. The most common is intestinal spasm; it is recommended to have a check-up.