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What Could Pain Below Ribs In A Child Indicate?
My seven year old son, has been complaining of pain in his left side just below his rib cage. This seems to be more pronounced after he eats. No symptoms of nausea or vomiting. He is scheduled to see his doctor in two days. What could be the cause?
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Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In pediatric patients, spleen enlargement is common. The most common cause for this is infection.
And spleen enlargement cause pain in left side, just below ribs.
So better to rule out splenic enlargement in your child.
So get done ultrasound examination of abdomen.
If this is normal then no need to worry much as muscular pain is likely cause for your child's symptoms.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In pediatric patients, spleen enlargement is common. The most common cause for this is infection.
And spleen enlargement cause pain in left side, just below ribs.
So better to rule out splenic enlargement in your child.
So get done ultrasound examination of abdomen.
If this is normal then no need to worry much as muscular pain is likely cause for your child's symptoms.
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