Abdominal Pain
Book AppointmentParents visiting their doctors majorly come in with complaints of “tummy ache”. Only few out of these have a serious underlying problem; the rest experience normal stomach ache due to bowel movement or food digestion. Pain that usually goes away within 3 hours and shows no other symptoms has nothing to worry about.
Abdominal pain can be anywhere between the chest and the groin. Babies and toddlers react differently to abdominal pain as compared to older children. Latter can talk about their pain whereas a baby may become fussy, draw his or her legs up towards the belly, or eat poorly. Older children can easily point to the area of the pain and also describe how severe it is.
When to seek expert advise
Visit a doctor at the Family Health Services or a paediatrician at the Children’s Hospital Service Line at The Aga Khan University Hospital as soon as your child complains of abdominal pain accompanied by any of the above symptoms. It might not be anything serious, but our doctors may be able to get you rid of any apprehensions.
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Disclaimer
The information provided on our website is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional provider.
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