Question

Children often experience abdominal pain around the navel, which has been partially relieved after treatment, but the pain recurs after discontinuing medication. A regular stool test has been conducted, and the results show a slight increase in white blood cells and pus cells, with other indicators normal.

Answer

Common causes of abdominal pain around the navel in children include lead poisoning, mesenteric lymphadenitis, and intestinal parasites. It is recommended to undergo relevant examinations to rule out these possibilities. An abdominal ultrasound can be arranged to exclude mesenteric lymphadenitis. Mesenteric lymphadenitis often occurs after upper respiratory tract infection or intestinal infection, characterized by intermittent abdominal pain around the navel and may be accompanied by diarrhea. It can be diagnosed through ultrasound. Specific treatment depends on determining the infectious pathogen after a blood routine examination. If children repeatedly or frequently experience abdominal pain around the navel, it is advisable to check blood lead levels and whether there is an intestinal parasite infection, and then provide appropriate treatment.