Thursday, May 28, 2015

DC PEDS Abd pain

Your child has been evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today. His/Her evaluation was not suggestive of any emergent condition requiring medical intervention at this time. However, some abdominal problems make take more time to appear. Therefore, it is important for you to watch for any new symptoms or worsening of the current condition. 

Please follow up with your pediatrician as needed. If you do not have a Pediatrician, you can walk into the pediatric clinic on the scheduled clinic days to establish a doctor for you child.  Please call (818) 364-3141 if you have any problems finding the clinic. 

Return to the Emergency Department immediately if your child has worsening abdominal pain, persistent fevers of 100.4°F or greater, recurrent vomiting, blood in vomit, blood in stool, dark tarry stool, or any other concerning symptoms. 

Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your child’s care.