Miscellaneous
"My tummy hurts." What parent has not heard these words? However, what does it exactly mean? Too many cookies? My child does not like school? Are they feeling nervous? Are they constipated? At some point, every parent will hear these words from their child. So many different things can cause stomach pain. While stomach aches are the number one reason, parents will see a doctor. Fortunately, stomach aches in kids often are not serious. Dr. Vijay Nielsen offers his insights on the five most common causes of recurring stomach aches in kids and tips for helping them.