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My son is 5years old and complaining of stomach pain. he says the pain is on his right side near his ribs and when he touches his belly button it hurt?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: If this pain has lasted more than a day or been getting worse, you should bring him to see a doctor. It is impossible to guess what may be ailing him based on the information provided.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

My son is 5years old and complaining of stomach pain. he says the pain is on his right side near his ribs and when he touches his belly button it hurt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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