Hello, Mr. Petcu-I a

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Hello, Mr. Petcu-I agree with you that gallstones are a possibility. Gallstones are less common in children than adults but are certainly possible. Biliary pain strikes after eating, usually within the hour and lasting for a few hours. This is especially true after eating fatty and fried foods. The first test for gallstones is an ultrasound, which is a non-invasive test. The tests your son has already had don't test for gallstones. Not knowing the specific bloodwork or stool studies that were performed, I'd suspect that his doctor did some basic tests for infections, liver inflammation, pancreas problems, or blockages in the Plumbing of the gut. Endoscopy looks at the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine for problems like ulcers or inflammation. Another consideration is celiac disease, which is an autoimmune reaction to wheat products. This disorder is not typically associated with meals, nor with such localized, specific pain, but it can cause numerous non-specific abdominal symptoms as well as symptoms throughout the body. A bloodtest and small bowel biopsy can diagnose celiac disease-your son may have already had the biopsy during the upper endoscopy. Food Allergies are possible. A more serious cause would be an intestinal obstruction, such a intussusception (a condition in which the bowel 'telescopes' on itself), small bowel blockage or volvulus; these latter conditions may be associated with nausea, vomiting, abdominal distenstion, or severe and constant pain. Any of those symptoms should prompt an urgent visit to the doctor.