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My daughter who is 5 always complain about tummy aches.she had some tests done and they all come negative. what might be causing the problem?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Usually not serious: Recurrent abdominal pain in children is pretty common yet only small percentage of these sufferers have organic cause(s), e.g., inflammatory bowel disease. There are a few warning signs: presence of vomiting or diarrhea, persistent localized abdominal pain, weight loss, pain causing child to wake up from sleep. Consult with her doctor again if she develops any of these symptoms or signs.

Answered 3/25/2014

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Check Activities: Kids sometimes complain of tummy aches when it has nothing to do with their tummy/digestive system. What they are experiencing is an emotional upsetting situation that displays in them as a tummy ache. Very carefully check everything that she is involved with (without exception) and see if there is an emotional disturbing activity in place.

Answered 3/30/2014

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