what do you do if a 10 year old has stomach pain?
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April 3rd, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Feed the child?
April 3rd, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Maybe she’s going to have her first period, there’s probally nothing wrong with her.
April 3rd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
regulate the diet and cut out sweets.
April 3rd, 2010 at 9:51 pm
it could be that she is going to start her period, some people start REALLY young…
April 3rd, 2010 at 10:50 pm
If her pain persists, perhaps you should request that her doctor refer her to a gastroenterologist- someone who specializes in digestive problems.
April 3rd, 2010 at 10:59 pm
it depends. if it is quite tolerable, let him rest but if is on a high degree (your kid crying), call a a doctor
April 3rd, 2010 at 11:11 pm
If it is really painful or annoying go to the Hospital right away. But if not I would visit another GP for another check-up to get a second opinion.
April 3rd, 2010 at 11:17 pm
take her to a gastrologist..my sons primary physican found nothin, but after he ended up in the hospital a specialist found he had crohns disease.before that the docs thought it was all in his head..
April 3rd, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Kids often do not know how to explain where they hurt and many kids, even a 10 year old, may say tummy ache when the pain is somewhere else. It could even be stress, anxiety, anger, fear any strong emotion will cause a child to tighten the stomach muscles which leads to physical discomfort.
Have you tried a children’s over the counter tummy ace remedy such as Pepto-Bysmal or Milk Of Magnesia?
Or warm milk or warm co-co.
Then when she’s feeling more comfortable she may want to talk about whats happening at school, with her friends, or at home.
All this fails go to the doctor. She will need an upper Gastrointestinal Series. Drinks a “milkshake” that contains Barium, then lays down on a bed that will incline while the X-ray Tech takes a bunch of pictures. If she has a physical problem it will show up. Of course there are still lots of things like amoeba that can cause gastroenteritis. So man there are a few different kinds of doctors that might be able to help the kid.
Hope you both feel better soon.
April 3rd, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Give more water
Lemon juice
Orange juice
Fruits & vegetables
Stop food for one or two time may be ok
Do walking,
April 3rd, 2010 at 11:59 pm
has seen a gastroenterologist? I had stomach pains when I was 12 along with a low grade fever, fatigue, and bowel problems.
When the 1 pediatrician blew me off as seeking attention, his partner took over my care and referred me to a GI who ran tests and dxed me with Crohn’s.
Definitely have her see a GI to rule out gallbladder, bowel, liver, pancreas, and appendix problems. hope she feels better soon.