Constant Stomach Upset In 11 Yr Old Posted: 02-06-07 12:21pm
I have an 11-year-old daughter that has
complained about constantly feeling sick.
Sometimes its cramps or pain under her
right rib cage but most of all she said
she feels like she is going to throw up,
90% of the time it happens at night and a
small percentage in the morning. Usually
misses 1 day a week from school. Diarrhea
once a week as well.
This started in july of 2006 she had a
bout of the flu throwing up etc. When we
went to emerg that day they said her
bowels were very very noisy and said it
was just a gastro flu which was fine but
since then she always feels gross (no
throwing up)
when she complains about this feeling
which can be high or low in her abdomen
she starts to toot a lot and to me always
looks bloaty (nerves) who knows anymore
???
She has had ultrasound, x-ray on her
bowels and everything seems fine. As well
aside the stomach issues they found a
small trace of protein in her urine, she
did a 24 hour sample in november and the
protein was within normal amounts but the
doctor said her albumin or creatinine was
a little up, I was confused and of course
did not ask more questions because he was
so busy and I could sense this on the
phone. Anyways he said he was not too
worried and that she can come back in may
2007 and do another 24 hour. Anyways I
just don't know what to do for her (she is
home sick right now) our family doctor
just keeps saying its digestive stuff but
when do I know to pursue this further?
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jeannine_29
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 117 Location: Granite Bay, CA
Tanyak Posted: 02-06-07 12:31pm
Hi there. Has your daughter been tested
for ibs or gallbladder problems? If not,
you may want to ask your doctor about
both. Good luck!
Jeannine
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happycamper
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 8 Location: Florida
Posted: 04-12-07 16:32pm
hi, i'm so sorry about your daughter.
have you thought about food allergies?
try recording what she eats in a journal
and what her symptoms are afterward. drs
seem to know little about food allergies
and often consider it all a crock, but
being someone with multiple food
sensitivities that caused me many
difficulties for years and years before I
figured them out through exhaustive
research, trial & error, & one
trustworthy allergist. my gi dr. said
there was nothing wrong with me; a touch
of ibs maybe! I could have wrung her
neck! I was on the verge of suicide and
now I am finally at peace with my body and
what it needs and what it refuses to
accept. I hope that your daughter finds
some relief very soon. good luck!
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sillyakchick
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Celiac Disease Posted: 04-12-07 16:50pm
Please have her screened for this
difficult to spot condition. It is an
intolerance to Gluten. It causes
destruction of the Villi in the small
intestine. Symptoms include foul smelling
diarrha, cramping, bloating, flatulence,
gas, fatigue, vague abdominal pain, and
difficulty concentrating. Feel free to PM
me if you have more questions.
