Question
An 8-year-old girl is experiencing pain in the central upper part of her abdomen (around the stomach area), with tenderness, and is also feeling nausea. Over the past two days, she has also reported a sore throat and decreased appetite, but her bowel movements are normal. Past treatment and effects: The girl has been taking Chinese medicine for gastritis and pediatric food accumulation for 5 days, and an ultrasound examination has ruled out the possibility of lymphadenopathy in the intestinal system. Inquiry for assistance: Want to know if this is a stomach issue or something else.
Answer
Based on the description, the girl may have a stomach problem, but abdominal pain can also be caused by other reasons. It is recommended to conduct further examinations to determine the cause. If she has recently taken Chinese medicine and an ultrasound examination has ruled out lymphadenopathy in the intestinal system, consider undergoing an endoscopy (such as a gastroscopy) to inspect the stomach condition. Meanwhile, pay attention to any changes in her symptoms. If symptoms worsen or do not improve, seek medical attention immediately. Additionally, she may have purulent tonsillitis, which can also be accompanied by abdominal pain symptoms. If there is no rebound tenderness, it may be spasmodic abdominal pain. Generally, spasmodic abdominal pain is the most common. The above suggestions are for reference only and hope they are helpful to you. Wishing you good health!