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Abdominal Pain in Children

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Abdominal Pain in Children Risk Factors

Risk factors for abdominal pain in children include:

Infant
Prior abdominal surgery
Any condition that weakens the immune system:

Diabetes
Organ transplant
Chemotherapy
AIDS
Sickle cell anemia

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Last Updated: Apr 17, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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