Some children present with vague symptoms that make it difficult to confirm a diagnosis, even so, appendicitis should not be ignored as a diagnosis until eliminated by careful examination. Intussusception - a telescoping of the intestine that causes edema and a reduced blood flow to the intestinal wall. Pain is severe causing the child to scream and draw knees to chest. Timely treatment is imperative. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea.
Timely treatment is important due to the risk of complications such as kidney problems and anemia.
Bezoars - Nondigestible foreign material present in the stomach or intestine and categorized by content. Complications are mechanical and traumatic causing interference with peristalsis and obstruction. Traumatic complications arise from irritation to gastrointestinal mucosa resulting in ulceration, perforation, peritonitis, and hemorrhage. Ketoacidosis - Abdominal pain and nausea are common signs in diabetes before and after diagnosis. In particular, nausea and vomiting and abdominal pain are signs of hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis.