my daughter complains that she has abdominal pain right at her belly button most days. She was diagnosed with lactose intolerance as a small child. She drinks lactose free milk and we try to avoid lactose. She s 15 now do you think the pain is related to the lactose or does this sound like a gluten issue?
HI. I can understand your worry for a baby who was lactose intolerant. This can be a gluten problem, but that does not cause pain at a given spot as you have mentioned. Considering the age of 15 I would suggest you to undergo certain tests to rule out more important issues like :::Ultrasonography- this helps in diagnosis of enlarged lymph nodes in the abdomen, appendicitis and other causes. CT scan to confirm if there is some finding on ultrasonography. So get a Physical examination done by a Surgeon and investigations of the blood, urine and stool and corroborate with CT / USG. Get a proper diagnosis and treatment.