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  • Abdominal pain - chronic
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Abdominal_pain_-_chronic/
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  • Abdominal pain - acute
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  • 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/
    Intussusception Intussusception PIC Endorsed See also Abdominal pain - acute Acute pain management Key points … (colicky) abdominal pain and/or vomiting (70% of presentations) The typical paroxysmal pain is described … abdominal pain, palpable abdominal mass and red currant jelly stools occurs in less than 15% of children …
  • 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/
    Dysmenorrhoea Dysmenorrhoea PIC Endorsed See also Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain Adolescent … 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 …