Abdominal pain in a child is an important reason to visit the pediatrician. Such a symptom can be stressful for the family and scary to children. Here's an overview of issues related to chronic ...

Complaints about a painful belly are a common childhood lament. In such situations, the first thing that comes to concerned parents’ minds is often the possibility of appendicitis. This consideration ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Talk therapy may help some children with frequent and unexplained stomach pain, a new study suggests. More than half of kids and teenagers who met weekly with a therapist ...

Stomach pain is one of the most common complaints among kids. But parents may be missing some causes of frequent tummy pain or treating those stomach aches incorrectly, a new poll suggests. “Tummy ...

Stomach pain is one of the most common complaints among kids. But parents may be missing some causes of frequent tummy pain or treating those stomach aches incorrectly, a new poll suggests. “Tummy ...

A 13-year-old boy suffered for three years with severe abdominal pain and vomiting, despite normal medical tests. Neurologist ...

Hypnosis may bring lasting relief to some kids with irritable bowel syndrome or chronic stomach pain, a small study suggests. Researchers found that of 52 children with the tummy troubles, those who ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children with chronic or recurring stomach pain without a clear medical explanation were also more likely to have an anxiety disorder than those without stomach problems, ...

Kids learn early on that if their tummy hurts, they may get to stay home with Mom or Dad. So when a child has recurrent stomachaches, it can be difficult for parents to know whether the situation is ...

TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Many kids can get an occasional upset tummy, but what if your child's stomachaches are more persistent? Dr. David Ziring, associate director of the Pediatric ...