Abdominal Pain in Children

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• Abdominal Pain in Children Overview
• Abdominal Pain in Children Causes
• Abdominal Pain in Children Symptoms
• Exams and Tests
• Abdominal Pain in Children Treatment
• Self-Care at Home
• Medical Treatment
• Next Steps
• Outlook
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Abdominal Pain in Children Overview

Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons for a parent to bring his or her child to medical attention. The evaluation of a "tummy ache" can challenge both parents and the physician.

Possible causes for a child's abdominal pain range from trivial to life threatening, with little difference in the child's complaints. Fortunately, abdominal pain in a child most often improves quickly. The difficulty for a parent or caregiver lies in deciding which complaints need emergency care and which do not.