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What Causes Severe Stomach Pain To A 8 Year Old?
Myn8 year old gets pains in his stomach that he says he can't explain. He cries and says it hurts bad. This is one of the first time it's kept him from sleeping. He says it's worse when he lays down. He has complained before but it goes away soone than this time.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Wed, 28 May 2014
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Thu, 29 May 2014
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Hello. Thank you for your question. I am sorry your son is not well. The most common reason in this age group for stomach pain is constipation. Even mild constipation can cause this kind of problem. The first thing to try is to add fiber to his diet. This can be done with fiber rich foods or with an over the counter fiber supplement. Often just softening the stools can relieve the pain.
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