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Hi my 9 year old played sports yesterday and then had a huge drink of tap water and has had severe stomach pain since then - from 6 oclock last night?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Stomach ache: Your child may be suffering from water intoxication. Take him to the ER to have his electrolyte levels checked. He could be lacking in salt

Answered 6/8/2018

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