My 11 year old son keep saying that his stomach sometimes hurts right under his ribs. he said it come and go and it was abit tender. should i bring him to the doctor?

The pain may be related to musculoskeletal inflammation. A heating pad and ibuprofen may reduce the pain after discussion with your physician. Otherwise, if there is persistent discomfort, please see your physician. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available. Watch for signs of fever, vomiting and worsening pain

It helps to pin down when this started, most importantly, how long does the pain last, and how long until the next pain. Is the pain getting more severe, or interfering with his usual activities. Worsening symptoms would be a good reason to see your doctor. Best wishes.