OK. So my 9-year old son has been complaining with a stomach ache for almost a week now. Says it kind of comes and goes. Doesn't have a fever or anything. Not sure whether to take him to the doctor's. I don't think it's because he wants to get out of school, because he likes school and we have been making him go. Any thoughts?????
Stomach Ache
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Chasey_Lane
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Yep. Bowel movements have been normal. I don't think he is upset about anything, but will talk to him. Thanks for the advice!!!
RareBreed
Throwing the deuces
Could he be doing it for attention? Have you been especially preoccupied and not spending enough quality time with him?
1. Could someone be picking on him?
2. My son also goes through this on occasion. He is an honor student and loves school. At times, he pulls this hoping that mom will keep him home.
Sometimes they go through a "don't want to leave mommy syndrome," especially if mom is a stay at home. I am a full-time student and I am home sometimes during the day for my on-line classes and we have figured this is when he pulls it.
2. My son also goes through this on occasion. He is an honor student and loves school. At times, he pulls this hoping that mom will keep him home.
Sometimes they go through a "don't want to leave mommy syndrome," especially if mom is a stay at home. I am a full-time student and I am home sometimes during the day for my on-line classes and we have figured this is when he pulls it.
I talked to him and he said no one was picking on him. I do work at home, so maybe he just wants to spend some quality time together. Dunno. Anyway, he has a doctor's appt this afternoon.
He has a stomach ache that has lasted almost a week and you haven't taken him to the Doctor?I'm sure the good people of somd will give you a proper diagnosis
Yea, well maybe I am a bad mom. He doesn't have any other symptoms so I figured it was OK, but now I'm starting to worry. It just comes and goes. Doesn't stop him from running and playing though.
MMDad
Lem Putt
He has a stomach ache that has lasted almost a week and you haven't taken him to the Doctor?
Get that child some Ritalin!No you're not - I'd have done the same. Just a thought but is he usually playing hard or has it been warm on days when it bothers him? My husband gets sick every year when the weather changes. He pretty much does what you describe and then the first time he gets really overheated, he throws up and it's over.
I wouldn't worry until your doctor says you should. Before you go I'd make a call to the school and get his teacher's and gym teacher's input.
I'm sure he'll be fine.
SoMDGirl42
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Don't laugh, but children of that age group are known to have ulcers. I've had two very good friends with children that age that developed them. Tough to get a proper diagnosis. But after both went through this for months, one ended up with bleeding ulcers and had to be rushed to Childrens. The other eventually had a endoscopy to determine the orgin of pain. Both tested positive for H-pylori. Just food for thought.
Hope he feels better soon.
Hope he feels better soon.
No you're not - I'd have done the same. Just a thought but is he usually playing hard or has it been warm on days when it bothers him? My husband gets sick every year when the weather changes. He pretty much does what you describe and then the first time he gets really overheated, he throws up and it's over.
I wouldn't worry until your doctor says you should. Before you go I'd make a call to the school and get his teacher's and gym teacher's input.
I'm sure he'll be fine.
Thanks. He does have seasonal allergies and I thought maybe that could be contributing to a stomach ache, although he hasn't been coughing or sneezing much this past week which is kinda odd with all the pollen in the air. I know it's been bothering me.
That's interesting. I thought ulcers only developed as you got older. Thanks for the info.
SoMDGirl42
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Ulcers: A Pediatric Disease?
Ulcers: A Pediatric Disease?
By Alan Greene, FAAP, MD
WebMD Expert Commentary from DrGreene.comWhen do people “catch” ulcers? Many ulcers are caused by a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. When does this infection occur? A study published in the March 16, 2002 issue of the Lancet followed people from infancy into adulthood. The average age of infection was 7.5 years. Most people who eventually would be infected were already infected by age 10, even though the ulcers did not appear until adulthood. How do children “catch” ulcers? The bacteria are swallowed. Cleaning the hands before eating and before preparing food is the best way known to prevent this.
Someone else had mentioned that to me as well. She is a nurse and she said that sometimes appendicitis starts out very mild. Guess I'll see what the doc says. I thought appendicits was more of a "teen" issue, No?????
Wow.........very interesting...........I'll ask the doc about that. Thanks!!