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My 5 year old has a persistent cough that has lasted for a couple weeks and today is complaining of a stomach ache that he says he's had all day.

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

See your doctor: A cough lasting more than 7-10'days needs to be checked out. Added symptoms now give you more reasons to do so. Possible deep infection in lung, etc.

Dr Borncamp agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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A member asked:

My 5 year old has a persistent cough that has lasted for a couple weeks and today is complaining of a stomach ache that he says he's had all day.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Dr Borncamp agreed

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