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What Causes Intermittent Abdominal Cramps In A 10 Year Old?
I took my 10yo daughter to the emergency room with severe intermittent abdominal cramps. The CT scan showed nothing conclusive, the appendix wasn t even visible in the scan; the bloodwork and urine sample showed nothing unusual. Over the 5 hours we were there her cramps mostly waned, with two periods of more sever cramping; but she was giggling and cheerful albeit hungry when we departed. After arriving home, the cramps returned with severity for about an hour. Should I try to get another diagnosis or assume that this will, like most abdominal pain, just pass with her next bowel movement or after some sleep….?
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Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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It seems the problem is psychosomatic (not related to a physical illness), and a detailed and correct record of her pain, looking into her emotional development, and a gentle talk to her about any irritent will help to reach a final conclusion. An opinion by a child psychologist may be needed to solve it more effectively
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