My son has chronic abdominal pain. He's been in the hospital and to the doctor several times. Any answers?
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It can be a nervous cause. I suffered from chronic stomach pains for many years (since I was 8-9) and no doctor could diagnose anything for sure. It was untill I went to psico-therapy that the pains sarted to reduce, We tend to internalize many of our external problems into our body and many times its the body which starts asking for help in the way of pain and illness. And yes, 9 year olds can have problems too. Is everything ok in the family, at his school?
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Maybe its chronic pancreatitis with SOD?  I had an ERCP and I am much better.  I was the same as you, where they did many tests but couldn't find the cause.  It may still return for me but we'll just have to monitor it.  There are tons of resources online.
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Well, there is a couple of things we need to know:\n\nDoes she have a fever? No fever means it is unlikely to be an infection or appendices.\n\nDoes it hurt to the touch? If it does you should consider taking her to the ER if she is doubling over in pain when you push on her stomach.\n\nI am making the assumption here that there is no physical appearence of injury. If there is you will need to determine the severity in order to determine taking her to the doctor.\n\nWhen is the last time she had a bowel movement? It could be gas or constipation, and she just may not understand what is going on. Give her some juice and rock her to see if this gets thinks moving. Assuming there was no fever and no pain to the touch, though there can be pain to the touch with gas as well.\n\nIt could also be as simple as her being tired. Some children will have tummy trouble when they are over tired.\n\nAlso, be sure to think through what she has eaten today. Was there anything out of the norm? And can you be absolutely certain that she did not eat anything toxic? Watch for sign of vomiting or diarreha that could indicate something more severe.\n\nIf symptoms persist or worsen you should certain seek medical assistance. You know your child better than anyone, if she is crying for prolonged periods or rolling around in pain it would be a good idea to seek immediate assistance tonight. If she is able to lay down and fall asleep comfortably without any of the above issues, then you are probably okay to way until tomorrow and reavaluate the situation, but we not doctors. We can only give you advice based on experience. Ultimately you have to follow your gut and best judgment. \n\nHope everything works out!
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It could be an ectopic or tubal pregnancy (normal pregnancies wouldn't be painful at this stage) which requires IMMEDIATE attention from a doctor.  \n\nIt could also be appendicitis, kidney infection, bladder infection, gas, ovarian cysts or even tumor... there are a million things that could cause pain in the lower abdomen.  Some are not serious, some are life threatening.  If you have concerns, make yourself a doctor's appointment right away.  It's hard to know what it is without anything more specific, but it does not sound like a normal pregnancy.
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well i have had 7 boys but never heard of this.. one of my boys did get a hernia that was real painful.. but you know if this does not go away then you will have to seek medical attention.. i know this is probably the last thing you want to do but when you start feeling pain it is a sign that something is wrong.. i read the other answers that said take a stool softener and i do not think that is where you would hurt.. but i really do not have the answer either.. have you had any unusual exercise lately?? or could you have a disease that could be treated if you are sexually active??? best thing to do is go to the doctor...granted my boys did not tell me everything..so this is what i would do if i was faced with this...
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It would help if you could describe the pain more.  First - sharp or dull?  Second - (after eating) is it constant/relentless or does it come & go in waves?\nDo some foods tend to cause the pain more often than others?  In particular, have you ever noticed that fatty foods like pizza or hamburgers are worse than others?  \nIt really does sound like its either gallstones or ulcers (prob duodenal) as mentioned above.  If you notice a pattern with fatty foods, its more likely gallstones.  If antacids help, it may be ulcers.  Do you have heartburn?  \nDo you have any jaundice or yellowing of your skin or eyes?\nDo you remember what "gallbladder test" was done?  A sonogram and check of liver enzymes would be a good start.   If you had them done at a time you had no symptoms, its conceivable that you passed your stone and no longer had any irritation or remaining stones.  \nTALK ABOUT THIS WITH YOUR DOCTOR.  You've been having symptoms for a few years now - something needs to be done.  These are usually relatively harmless (the discomfort aside), but if it simmers for too long untreated, more serious complications can potentially develop.\n\nProblems less likely based on your description, but possible:\nChronic Pancreatitis\nChronic Hepatitis
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the abdominal pain maybe due to different reasons, bad digestion, gas, irritable colon, nervous, and other things, so for a good treatment and prevention u first have to know what s the cause , so u really need to see a doctor first, he will check on the child and then tell u what to do exactly,\nanyway children an adults are supposed to eat natural and not junk food, no Coke or soda or de like, no much sweety things, keep a healthy diet and eat not so much quantities is the key for a good stomach and intestinal function, avoid nervous and avoid laying down after eating, anyway in case of recurrent acute pain, is always needed to see a good doctor,
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No one here can diagnose what is going on with your son and even a doctor couldn't diagnose it without examining him.   While it might be an allergy, it could also be an insect bite or an infection or any number of things, who knows?  Please take your son to the doctor or E.R. to find out for sure.
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I feel for you.  I went through the same thing with my daughter when she was 3/4 years old.  She had a few painful bowel movements and then began holding them.  We went to several docs and even had a lower GI done on her (Horrible!!).  We were looking for evidence of Herschsprungs disease (When a section of the intestines or colon dies and stool can't get past that section).  She did not have this disease so we took her to a pediatric gastroenterologist.  He put her on a medicine called Miralax.  It is a stool softener.  She was on this for about a year.  He told me that since she was holding her poo she had stretched the rectal wall muscles and did not have as much sensation to know when she needed to poo anymore.  The longest she went was nine days.  But the average was 4 to 5 and I would have to give her an enema or suppository.  I even had to deimpact her twice (doc showed me how).  This medicine helped her bowel movements become soft so they weren't painful.  Eventually she became unafraid to go to the potty and we were able to wean her off the Miralax and she has been normal for almost three years now.  If you can swing it, a pediatric gastroenterolgist was the most helpful and you try and see one.  I know it is scary and frustrating at the same time.  good luck and I hope you are able to get it solved.
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Well, I hope it's non-uterine! You may have heard of sympathetic pregnancies, where men get a bloated belly in a kind of harmony with their pregnant wives. That ends up being  just gas, which is probably the source of his belly pain. So perhaps he is experiencing "Sympathetic Cyclical (Non-uterine) Dysmenorrhea".
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My 11 year old was like this earlier this year. We couldn't figure out what was wrong with her...It got really bad and she wouldn't eat for days because of the pain. The doctor put her on medicine but that made it worse... so this is what we did... We changed her diet, reduced her stress, had her talk to a counselor, and then went back for another thorough exam. For children there could be many things wrong... from cysts, infection, blockages, even allergies. I hope they find something to help your daughter! for our daughter we cut back on milk (she only gets a small amount now and we suplement her calcium), reduced sugar, went whole wheat, more vegies, and juice, and no soda pop, reduced junk food, and easy to cook meals (yes more work for mom and dad but worth it!) and also sent lunches with her to school to have more control over what she ate there too. Then I give her back massages, which seem to help relax her stomach muscles and then she drinks green tea with mom ( we made a ritual of herbal and tea time with her and I)... again.. hope your daughter feels better!
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If it happens often this way it could be Irritable Bowel syndrome......see a doc.
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The cause of abdominal problems can be hard to pinpoint. Sometimes minor and serious abdominal problems start with the same symptoms. Fortunately, most abdominal problems are minor, and home treatment is all that is needed.\n\nMany times the exact cause of abdominal pain is difficult to determine. The severity of your pain, its location, and other symptoms you have may help determine what is causing the pain.\n\n    * Generalized pain occurs in half of the abdomen or more. Generalized pain can occur with many different illnesses and will usually go away without medical treatment. Indigestion and the stomach flu are common problems that can cause generalized abdominal pain. Home treatment may help relieve some of the discomfort. Generalized mild pain or crampy pain that becomes more severe over several hours may be a symptom of a blockage of the intestines (bowel obstruction).\n    * Localized pain is located in one area of the abdomen. Localized pain that comes on suddenly and is getting worse is more likely to be a symptom of a serious problem. The pain of appendicitis may start as generalized pain but often localizes to one area of the abdomen. The pain from gallbladder disease or peptic ulcer disease often starts in one area of the abdomen and remains in the same location. Localized pain that gradually becomes more severe may be a symptom of inflammation of an abdominal organ.\n    * Cramping, which can be very painful, is rarely serious if it is relieved by passing gas or a stool. Many women have cramping pain with their periods. Unless it gets worse, lasts for longer than 24 hours, or localizes, generalized cramping pain is usually not cause for concern. Cramping that starts suddenly with diarrhea or other minor health problems can be quite painful but is usually not serious.\n\nOccasionally, severe pain that develops suddenly may be a symptom of rupture of the stomach or intestines (perforation), torsion of the testicle or ovary, a kidney stone, gallbladder disease, or blood flow problems. The pain caused by appendicitis or gallbladder disease may increase with movement or coughing. Pain that increases with movement or coughing and does not appear to be caused by strained muscles is more likely to be a symptom of a serious problem. A visit to a health professional is usually needed when severe abdominal pain comes on suddenly, or new and different mild pain slowly becomes more severe over several hours or days.\n\nAfter a minor abdominal injury, pain, nausea, or vomiting may occur but usually improves in a few minutes. Pain and other symptoms that continue, increase, or develop following an injury may mean an abdominal organ has been damaged.\n\nMany medications can cause abdominal pain. Some medications also cause side effects, such as constipation, that can make abdominal pain worse.\n\nReview the Emergencies and Check Your Symptoms sections to determine if and when you need to see a health professional.
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My tummy ache moved from all over to just the right side, sensitive to the touch.  Get to a doctor or it could burst, I witnessed the aftermath of this and it was not pretty.  The poor kid was out of commission for 3 or so months!  The doctors will be a bit intrusive, as the only way to feel the appendix besides surgery is through your bum hole.  It is much better than having it burst, though.
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You wouldn't believe the number of things that can cause abdominal pain.  Is this specifically visceral pain (internal organs) rather than muscle cramps or surface pain?  It sounds like it, from your question.\n\nThe trouble with this is that there are just a few nerves running from the viscera to the sensory horn of the spinal cord, it is difficult to localize the pain in the first place.  Abdominal pain is notoriously hard to diagnose, sad to say.\n\nLactose intolerance is pretty common in adults, try lactose free dairy products or over-the-counter lactase (enzyme which breaks down lactose)... I think it's sold as Lactaid.\n\nHeartburn, try eating less spicy and acidic food, take antacid tablets.\n\nUlcers, can be caused by bacterial infection or errosion of stomach lining.  Doctor can diagnose and prescribe antibiotics.  Possible to treat with stronger antacids.  May be aggravated by aspirin and certain other NSAIDs.\n\nOther gastro-intestinal infections, especially if you have diarrhea along with the pain.\n\nIrritable bowel syndrome.\n\nParasite.\n\nOrgan problems, like gall stones, malfunctioning kidneys, something of that type.  You may need to have something removed or something replaced.\n\nTumor, expensive MRI can diagnose.\n\nYeah I could go on all day... do yourself a favor, write down your symptoms, when they occur, where you feel pain, what type of pain (burning, stabbing, dull, cramping, etc), the intensity of the pain, how long it lasts, what you ate 12-24 hours before, any vomiting or diarrhea, etc.  keep track for at least a week and go see your doctor again.  it might help diagnose your problem, and possibly save you the expense of blood work/ultrasounds/MRI.  You might also provide a stool sample, they can probably test for parasites that way.  Hopefully your symptoms are typical of some specific, easy to fix condition!  Best wishes.
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I work in the ER in a local hospital...take it from me, go get checked.  They will do a CAT scan on your belly and find out what the heck is going on.  \n\nI've seen some bad stuff happen, don't wait around for something BAD to happen!
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I am assuming that you live in the USA??? If so, there are PAIN clinics you can take him to that can help with more diagnosis. Also maybe see a nuerologist for other diseases or disorders. \nThe reason I say this is because I have severe ( on again off again ) pain at the site of my liver. I have been dignosed with Localized Scheleraderma ( not the same as scheraderma) and Fibromyalgia. Its what hit me when I read your question. Never give up. Keep going to different doctors until you get the answers you need.\nGood luck!