Question
Hello doctor. Last night, my younger sibling started experiencing abdominal pain at 1 a.m. accompanied by vomiting. The pain has persisted until now. After undergoing a medical examination, the doctor has not identified the specific illness, but the symptom of elevated white blood cell count was noted. Could you please tell me what disease my sibling is likely to have? Thank you, doctor!
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Answer
Hello. Could you clarify your sibling’s age and gender? You did not provide detailed information about the abdominal pain, such as whether it is colicky or continuous, dull and gradually worsening, or severe, is it around the navel, above the navel, below the navel, in the right iliac fossa, or the left iliac fossa? Are there any accompanying symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, or changes in urination? What tests have been performed, and what were the results (e.g., blood tests, abdominal ultrasound, abdominal CT scan)?
Elevated white blood cell counts are observed in several conditions, such as infections, hematological diseases,... It may also increase as a reaction of the body, although typically not to an extreme level.
Abdominal pain is most concerning when it is related to surgical conditions requiring intervention, such as appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, or perforation of hollow organs...
If your sibling continues to experience abdominal pain, it is necessary to return to the hospital for further examination and monitoring.
Thank you for sending your question to the Vinmec Healthcare System. Sincerely.
Do Van Manh, specialist level I
Emergency and Critical Care Doctor - Emergency and Critical Care Department -
Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
