Health
Khalil Abdel Khalek MD MRCPCH
A founder of Tabibi 24 | 7, Egypt’ s Pediatric House-Call Clinic
Stomach aches are very common among children and teenagers. They can be very annoying, but feeling that pain is important because that is how your body signals to you that something is going on inside of your abdomen. If you didn’ t feel that pain, you might never realize that something is going on inside of you. hilmihandwriting. blogspot. com
There are many causes of stomach aches. Sometimes, the abdominal pain goes away on its own. However, sometimes what appears to be a simple problem can turn into something much more serious. It is always a good idea to go see your doctor if:
• The pain is severe
• The pain wakes you up from sleep
• The pain lasts several days or gets worse over time
• The stomach ache is accompanied with a fever, vomiting, bloody stool, difficulty breathing, and painful / frequent urination
• Your abdomen is sensitive to touch
• You recently sustained an abdominal injury As always, we recommend that you speak with your doctor if you have any health concerns and before trying any new medications to treat your stomach aches. Medicine is safest and most effective when monitored by a doctor.
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