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What Causes Prolonged Stomach Pains In A Child?

Hi, my daughter is 7yrs old and has been getting stomach pains for a while now, I would say off and on for two yrs now, she complains like... sharp stabbing pains in the belly! I try to rubb he tummy and give he pain reliever! I have taken her to her doctor and she didn t seem to concerned? But why does she still get these pains? Could it be anxiety??
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
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Functional abdomen pain that is pain in abdomen without any medical explanation can occur in children and anxiety can be one of the caused. I suggest that you maintain a diary as to when the pain occurs. I am glad that you have taken your child to pediatrician to evaluate her abdomen pain. If you are not satisfied with your pediatrician's assurance, I would suggest that you take a second opinion to confirm that nothing is wrong with your child before giving her pain relievers.
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What Causes Prolonged Stomach Pains In A Child?

Dear Parent, Functional abdomen pain that is pain in abdomen without any medical explanation can occur in children and anxiety can be one of the caused. I suggest that you maintain a diary as to when the pain occurs. I am glad that you have taken your child to pediatrician to evaluate her abdomen pain. If you are not satisfied with your pediatrician s assurance, I would suggest that you take a second opinion to confirm that nothing is wrong with your child before giving her pain relievers.