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Lyme disease manifests as abdominal pain in a young child Inside Lyme Podcast with Dr. Daniel Cameron
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At age 8, the boy had been hospitalized for severe abdominal pain and underwent extensive testing. But results were negative. His abdominal pain remitted over the next two months.
One year later, the boy became ill again with new symptoms. “He experienced learning difficulties with attention deficit and irritability, in addition, he developed difficulty in walking,” wrote the authors.
He was diagnosed with Lyme disease by blood and spinal tap. He was successfully treated with 6 weeks of antibiotics.
I first read about this case by Savasta and colleagues in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics.1
This case report highlights the importance in considering “Lyme disease in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain of unknown origin in children, especially in countries where the infection is endemic,” the authors wrote.
Savasta S, Fiorito I, Foiadelli T, et al. Abdominal pain as first manifestation of lyme neuroborreliosis in children, case report and review of literature. Ital J Pediatr. Nov 23 2020;46(1):172. doi:10.1186/s13052-020-00936-yYou can hear more about these cases through his blogs, social media, and YouTube. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up with these cases.
How to Connect with Dr. Daniel Cameron:
Check out his website: https://www.DanielCameronMD.com/Call his office: 914-666-4665Email him: DCameron@DanielCameronMD.com Send him a request: https://danielcameronmd.com/contact-daniel-cameron-md/Like him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanielcameron/Join his Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/danielcameronmd/Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDanielCameronSign up for his newsletter: https://www.DanielCameronMD.com/Subscribe and ring the bell: https://www.youtube.com/user/danielcameronmd/ Leave a review on iTunes or wherever else you get your podcasts.We, of course, hope you’ll join the conversation, connect with us and other readers, ask questions, and share your insights.
Dr. Cameron is a Lyme disease expert and the author "Inside Lyme: An expert's guide to the science of Lyme disease." He has been treating adolescents and adults for more than 30 years.
Please remember that the advice given is general and not intended as specific advice as to any particular patient. If you require specific advice, then please seek that advice from an experienced professional.
At age 8, the boy had been hospitalized for severe abdominal pain and underwent extensive testing. But results were negative. His abdominal pain remitted over the next two months.
One year later, the boy became ill again with new symptoms. “He experienced learning difficulties with attention deficit and irritability, in addition, he developed difficulty in walking,” wrote the authors.
He was diagnosed with Lyme disease by blood and spinal tap. He was successfully treated with 6 weeks of antibiotics.
I first read about this case by Savasta and colleagues in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics.1
This case report highlights the importance in considering “Lyme disease in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain of unknown origin in children, especially in countries where the infection is endemic,” the authors wrote.
Savasta S, Fiorito I, Foiadelli T, et al. Abdominal pain as first manifestation of lyme neuroborreliosis in children, case report and review of literature. Ital J Pediatr. Nov 23 2020;46(1):172. doi:10.1186/s13052-020-00936-yYou can hear more about these cases through his blogs, social media, and YouTube. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up with these cases.
How to Connect with Dr. Daniel Cameron:
Check out his website: https://www.DanielCameronMD.com/Call his office: 914-666-4665Email him: DCameron@DanielCameronMD.com Send him a request: https://danielcameronmd.com/contact-daniel-cameron-md/Like him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanielcameron/Join his Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/danielcameronmd/Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDanielCameronSign up for his newsletter: https://www.DanielCameronMD.com/Subscribe and ring the bell: https://www.youtube.com/user/danielcameronmd/ Leave a review on iTunes or wherever else you get your podcasts.We, of course, hope you’ll join the conversation, connect with us and other readers, ask questions, and share your insights.
Dr. Cameron is a Lyme disease expert and the author "Inside Lyme: An expert's guide to the science of Lyme disease." He has been treating adolescents and adults for more than 30 years.
Please remember that the advice given is general and not intended as specific advice as to any particular patient. If you require specific advice, then please seek that advice from an experienced professional.
18 min