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If you suspect that your child may have an abdominal mass, make an appointment with an Orlando Health pediatrician today so your child can start on the road to improved health.
An abdominal mass is an unusual growth in your child’s abdomen. The growth might be in the stomach, intestines, solid organs or another area of the belly. While many abdominal masses are non-cancerous (benign), some may be cancerous.
Examples of abdominal masses include:
If you suspect your child may have an abdominal mass, it’s important for them to see their doctor for an exam as quickly as possible.
Signs and symptoms of abdominal masses can include:
If your child has a mass or growth that you can feel beneath the skin or is experiencing any of the above symptoms with no other explanation, you should take them to see their pediatrician. Their doctor will perform an exam and determine next steps in evaluating your child to ensure the abdominal mass is not a sign of a serious, underlying condition.
Abdominal masses in children can be caused by or seen with a variety of conditions, such as:
If you suspect that your child may have an abdominal mass, make an appointment with an Orlando Health pediatrician today so your child can start on the road to improved health.
Information will update every 5 minutes. ER Wait Times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Estimated Wait Times as of: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 6:08 AM
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Bayfront Health Emergency Room - Crossroads | Directions | 0 min |
Bayfront Health Emergency Room - Pinellas Park | Directions | 14 min |
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg | Directions | 9 min |
Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital | Directions | 8 min |
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital | Directions | 5 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Blue Cedar | Directions | 9 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Four Corners | Directions | 4 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Lake Mary | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Osceola | Directions | 33 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Reunion Village | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital | Directions | 3 min |
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | Directions | 3 min |
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital | Directions | 7 min |
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital | Directions | 7 min |