# Case Study Peds **URL:** \ **Category:** MBBS\ **Tags:** neetpg, explore, mbbs, medical, futuredoctors\ **Created:** [June 8, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/case-study-peds/2918 "2025-06-08T14:27:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![medha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/medha/32/476_2.png) [@medha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/medha)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/case-study-peds/2918/1 "2025-06-08T14:27:43Z")
12 year old girl, complained of experiencing spasmodic pain in the stomach after consuming food, nausea, loss of appetite, constipation initially followed by watery stools. Diagnosis? Management? ---
**Author:** ![Aadish](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/aadish/32/308_2.png) [@Aadish](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Aadish)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/case-study-peds/2918/2 "2025-06-08T14:51:48Z")
The symptoms suggest Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Functional Dyspepsia. Dietary changes and avoiding trigger foods can help. A food diary may identify specific food intolerances. Medications like antispasmodics or laxatives may be prescribed. Stress management techniques like relaxation or yoga can be beneficial. Adequate hydration is essential to prevent dehydration. Consult a pediatrician or gastroenterologist for further evaluation. ---
**Author:** ![Abhilasha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/abhilasha/32/291_2.png) [@Abhilasha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Abhilasha)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 5:30am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/case-study-peds/2918/3 "2025-06-09T05:30:55Z")
Likely diagnosis is acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Management includes oral rehydration, antispasmodics for pain, antiemetics, light diet, and monitoring. Antibiotics only if bacterial infection is confirmed or severe symptoms persist. ---
**Author:** ![medha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/medha/32/476_2.png) [@medha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/medha)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 5:33am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/case-study-peds/2918/4 "2025-06-09T05:33:02Z")
All answers are good differential diagnoses, but ‘stomach pain after food consumption’ is a classic symptom of amoebiasis. Amoebiasis is the right answer. Management? ---
**Author:** ![Anchal\_shukla](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/anchal_shukla/32/447_2.png) [@Anchal\_shukla](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Anchal_shukla)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 7:59am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/case-study-peds/2918/5 "2025-06-09T07:59:57Z")
May be irritable bowel syndrome ---
**Author:** ![medha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/medha/32/476_2.png) [@medha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/medha)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 8:01am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/case-study-peds/2918/6 "2025-06-09T08:01:59Z")
It would apply if it was a chronic condition. ---
**Author:** ![Shreya](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/shreya/32/398_2.png) [@Shreya](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Shreya)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/case-study-peds/2918/7 "2025-06-09T11:33:06Z")
Then how did u rule out these above mentioned differentials ---
**Author:** ![medha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/medha/32/476_2.png) [@medha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/medha)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 11:42am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/case-study-peds/2918/8 "2025-06-09T11:42:59Z")
after the experience of spasmodic pain and initial constipation, amebiasis patients present with watery stools. And fevers don’t start until the constant loose stools with tenesmus in amebiasis. Irritable bowel syndrome on the other hand shows irregularity for an extended period of time, causes deep stomach pains but not spasmodic in nature.