DD (14) has not been well for a long while. She gets tummy aches and nausea and is extremely tired all the time.
I remember her getting tummy aches and a lot over the past few years.
Shes not eating well as it's worse after eating.
Finally, gp did some tests and her stool test came back high which she said means her bowel in inflamed.
We have been referred to the children's hospital ( waiting for appointment date) and i am wondering if anyone has been through this.
I understand one main cause is IBD but we obviously can't get a diagnosis before further tests.
I guess this is suspected if she's been referred to the nearest children's hospital rather than our local general.
Any advice on how I explain to DD and any advice for how we deal with it as a family?
I haven't told her yet ( apart from she might see another doctor).
Shes quite mature for her age but worried she'll start googling and worrying if I tell her what the GP said.