Hello,my daughter who is 5 has been off school for 2 days with a high temp on and off snotty,tired etc...she has now started with stomach ache...she says it hurts when I touch it and it s hard and round.She just asked to go to bed herself which is not like her..she has not got wind and her poo has turned a lighter colour...could this be gastroenteritis that s going round or something worse please?
Hi, Welcome to the ChatDoctorAn abdominal pain along with Fever and lethargy can be due to several reasons in kids. Gastroenteritis is less likely if there is no vomiting and loose poops.  If Poop has turned lighter, it could be due to Hepatitis. Or the other causes such as Acute Appendicitis, diverticulitis, Liver Abscess, other abdominal infections and inflammations. To come to a definitive diagnosis, I would recommend a good clinical examination by a pediatrician, Ultrasound abdomen and X-ray if required and blood investigations accordingly. For immediate pain relief you can give her Syrup Acetaminophen or Metal- Spas 5 ml. For any further questions, do contact us.