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Pediatric health experts warn of diverse causes for childhood pain and fever
Medical experts have issued several warnings regarding common health issues in children, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between psychological stress and physical ailments.
Pediatric gastroenterologist Doç. Dr. Nevzat Aykut Bayrak noted that while school and exam stress can cause stomach pain, nausea, and bloating, these symptoms may also stem from gastritis or reflux. He cautioned that gastritis can occur in children and may present with heartburn or chest pain that is not related to cardiac issues if it does not occur during physical exertion.
Regarding surgical emergencies, pediatric surgeon Bahtiyar Mehdi warned that appendicitis in children may not always present with classic symptoms. While pain often starts around the navel and moves to the lower right abdomen, symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever, or diarrhea should be closely monitored. Laparoscopic appendectomy is noted as a common minimally invasive surgical option.
Additionally, pediatric rheumatologist Doç. Dr. Emil Aliyev highlighted that recurring fevers in children are not always caused by infections. He specifically mentioned PFAPA syndrome, which typically affects children aged 2–5 and involves periodic fever episodes accompanied by sore throat, mouth ulcers, or swollen lymph nodes, noting that routine antibiotics are not effective for this condition.
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Bahtiyar Mehdi · Emil Aliyev · Hayat Hastanesi · Hayat Hospital · Medipol Acıbadem Bölge Hastanesi · Nevzat Aykut Bayrak
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Classic symptoms may not always be present in very young children. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Laparoscopic surgery can result in less postoperative pain and a more comfortable recovery process. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pain typically begins around the navel and moves to the lower right side of the abdomen over time. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Common symptoms in children include abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and fever. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Appendicitis is caused by the inflammation of the appendix located at the beginning of the large intestine. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Laparoscopic appendectomy is one of the surgical methods used to treat appendicitis. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr