ABDOMINAL PAIN(CHILD)

 These are the most common causes of abdominal pain in a child

Gastroenteritis( Infection of the stomach) Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, muscle

                              aches, slight fever

Unclear cause (Alternating diarrhea and constipation)Attention-seeking behavior,cramping,diarrhoea,

                            constipation with minimal pain,no fever

                                                                                                          

 Colic: Crying spells seen between the ages of  2 weeks and 4 months probably due to

              abdominal pain..Crying spells, usually  resolves on its own by age of 4 months

Constipation: Constipation, Diffuse pain

Appendicitis:Infection or inflammation  of the appendix,a small pouch of the large intestine                                                                                         Pain in the lower right part of the abdomen,low grade fever(<101 degrees)

Pharyngitis:Sore throat, can lead to abdominal pain. Fever, enlarged “glands,”

                    sore throat, redness in throat

Pneumonia: Lung infection, can lead to abdominal pain because of coughing. Fever, cough are the main 

                    symptoms          

Mumps: Infection that causes the area around the cheeks to swell, now prevented in large part by MMR

                vaccination.swollen cheeks and  fever are seen

Lactose intolerance: Reaction to lactose, a  sugar found in milk and cheese. Bloating, cramping pain are the main symptoms