• Abdominal pain - chronic
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Abdominal_pain_-_chronic/
    Abdominal pain - chronic …Clinical Practice Guidelines : Abdominal pain - chronic …   >   Health Professionals   >   Clinical Practice Guidelines   >   Abdominal pain - chronic In this section …
  • Abdominal pain - acute
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Abdominal_pain_-_acute/
    Abdominal pain - acute …Clinical Practice Guidelines : Abdominal pain - acute …   >   Health Professionals   >   Clinical Practice Guidelines   >   Abdominal pain - acute In this section …
  • Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Adolescent_Gynaecology_Lower_Abdominal_Pain/
    Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain … lower abdominal pain The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne Internet Home About News Careers Shop … Guidelines   >   Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain In this section About Clinical Practice …
  • Intussusception
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Intussusception/
    See also Abdominal pain – acute  Acute pain management Key points The diagnosis of intussusception …. Perforation can occur and lead to peritonitis and shock The triad of intermittent abdominal pain, palpable … Retrieval Services Parent information Abdominal pain Reducing your child’s pain during investigations …
  • Henoch-Schönlein purpura
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/HenochSchonlein_Purpura/
    rash, and one or more of: Arthritis/arthralgia (50-75%) Abdominal pain (50%) Nephritis (25-50%) History … no significant effusion or warmth Abdominal  Diffuse abdominal pain Generalised tenderness Signs of bowel … pain Consider the use of steroids (glucocorticoids) in children with moderate to severe abdominal
  • Dysmenorrhoea
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Dysmenorrhoea/
    ; PIC endorsement pending See also Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain Adolescent gynaecology … Consider acute and serious causes of abdominal pain (see Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain … months post menarche Cramping, intermittent lower abdominal pain starting prior to or with menses …
  • Vomiting
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Vomiting/
    Appendicitis UTI Lower abdominal/pelvic pain or testicular pain Testicular torsion Ovarian torsion Gastro … Infection History of head injury/concern for NAI Intracranial bleed Metabolic Abdominal pain, polyuria … vomiting Raised ICP Associated signs and symptoms Respiratory Wheeze, stridor, rash, cough, chest pain
  • The acutely swollen joint
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/The_acutely_swollen_joint/
    , weight loss, uveitis, abdominal pain Hepatomegaly Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos, other  Repetitive injury … and should be suspected in any child presenting with localised severe joint pain and swelling, especially … eg refusal to weight bear, or use affected joint Constant severe pain or night pain Trauma/injury …
  • Radiology - Acute indications
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Radiology_Guidelines_Acute_indications/
    be helpful - ask consultant or registrar for advice  AXR not indicated for:  Vague central abdominal pain … stenosis See pyloric stenosis Abdominal pain or iliac or pelvic pain in the pubertal female with possible … recommended. Abdominal ultrasound is a useful tool for many other abdominal pain presentations however urgency …
  • Cerebral palsy - pain and irritability
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cerebral_Palsy_Pain_and_Irritability/
    especially with vomiting or change in level of consciousness) Neuropathic pain Abdominal/genitourinary …Cerebral palsy - pain and irritability …Clinical Practice Guidelines : Cerebral palsy - pain

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.