Question
A four-year-old child often reports abdominal and leg pain. Is it necessary to undergo further examination to determine if it’s due to roundworm infection or growth pains? If a stool test is required, is there a specific time frame for completion? Are there other possible causes? The child has recently developed a high fever and received intravenous infusion, with the abdominal pain becoming more severe. Past medical treatment and outcomes: In August, a test for trace elements was conducted, revealing that the calcium level was at its lowest, with the normal range being above 1.1, while the child’s level was 1.14.
Answer
For leg pain, it may be a symptom of growth pains. Regarding abdominal pain, it could be due to intestinal spasm or mesenteric lymphadenitis. 1. For leg pain, calcium supplements can be administered, and the child’s symptoms should be closely monitored for any relief. If symptoms do not stabilize, medical attention should be sought promptly. 2. For abdominal pain, an ultrasound examination is needed for diagnosis. 3. If the pain is caused by intestinal spasm, it is usually temporary and harmless to the child’s health. Probiotic medications can be taken for opsonize, and dietary precautions should be taken to avoid irritants. 4. For mesenteric lymphadenitis, antibiotic treatment for inflammation is required.