Question
A five-year-old child often complains of stomach pain during meals, despite having taken deworming medication previously. The parents are skeptical about the authenticity of the pain and inquire about which body parts should be examined for the child.
Answer
Abdominal ultrasound is typically used to examine solid organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys, rather than the intestines. If intestinal examination is needed, abdominal X-ray or a CT scan is usually required. Additionally, ultrasound can also be used to check for appendicitis. Fever usually indicates a problem with one of the abdominal organs, and it is recommended that doctors investigate each organ individually.