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Is Stomach Pain And Belly Button Pain Sign For Hernia In 3 Year Old?

Hi. My three year old son has been complaing on stomatch pain and he point to his belly button and then the spot between his rib cage. I notice it when he bends over and pushes his truck and then he says it hurts or when he is running sometimes too. Could it be a hernia? I am taking him tonight to the Dr.
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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Welcome to the HCM

Abdomen pain in toddlers can be due to various factors. The problem which you are describing doesn't seem to be due to hernia. In my opinion it can be due to the following problems:
1. Musculoskeletal pain- it's likely because it gets aggravated on use of muscles like bending and pushing. It should respond to acetaminophen or diclofenac.
2. Pain due to gastritis can also present like this. An antacid such as Digene, lansoprazole or ranitidine will be helpful in this case.
3. Many a times dehydration and salt loss can be the reason. Give him lots of fluids like lemonade, soups, Buttermilk etc in hot weather or work up.

Hopefully this will help you. For any further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
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Is Stomach Pain And Belly Button Pain Sign For Hernia In 3 Year Old?

Hi Welcome to the HCM Abdomen pain in toddlers can be due to various factors. The problem which you are describing doesn t seem to be due to hernia. In my opinion it can be due to the following problems: 1. Musculoskeletal pain- it s likely because it gets aggravated on use of muscles like bending and pushing. It should respond to acetaminophen or diclofenac. 2. Pain due to gastritis can also present like this. An antacid such as Digene, lansoprazole or ranitidine will be helpful in this case. 3. Many a times dehydration and salt loss can be the reason. Give him lots of fluids like lemonade, soups, Buttermilk etc in hot weather or work up. Hopefully this will help you. For any further questions, you may contact me. Take care