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My 9 year old son has a severe pain in his left side. he does not seem to have a temperature. the pain is not responding to nurophen. he is not vomiting ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Pain: Left sided pain for various reasons. Back problems, kidney problem and bowel likely. Splenic enlargement can cause pain too. Although he is not vomiting persistent pain should be evaluated. He should probably be seen.

Answered 5/5/2020

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A member asked:

My 9 year old son has a severe pain in his left side. he does not seem to have a temperature. the pain is not responding to nurophen. he is not vomiting ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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