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A member asked:
Stomach ache in children what can i do for it she is 5?
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More info needed: There are many causes that cause stomach aches in a five year old. In order to give you a definitive answer we have to have more information as to what the circumstances are. Write back with more information as to location, interval, etc.
Answered 2/10/2013
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Ask if it is bad: See if the child is eating ok. If it is bad, call the pediatrician or go to er. Constipation is a common cause of abdominal pain in children, but you do not want to miss an acute event like appendicitis or malrotation, easliy diagnosed by xray.
Answered 7/21/2013
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