Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Does your child have severe pain?
See significance of severe pain if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Note: Do not allow your child to eat or drink until you have talked with your child's health professional.
Yes Does your child have severe pain that is not relieved by passing gas or having a bowel movement?
Yes Does pressing on your child's abdomen cause severe pain?
Yes Is your child's abdomen swollen or hard (rigid) to the touch?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 16, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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