Stayseeliz Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Last night DS11 told me that his stomach hurt. Specifically the area below and around his belly button. Today he is saying it hurts about two inches to the right of his belly button and a little to the left but not much. He said it's a 6 on a scale of 1-10. He said he's not constipated. no fever, vomiting, etc. He's avoiding bending over because it hurts. Should I be worried at this point? I have a call in to the ped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Many times, it's constipation even if mom and kid both think it's not the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 It could also be gas. My dd had periodic horrific gas pains over a period of months, in different locations. Probiotics (Culturelle) cured it like magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I have some experience with stomach aches - both emergency ones (appendicitis) and non-emergency (abdominal migraines). Couple things: 1. Can he jump? Is the pain worse when he does? (I mean excruciating! My appendicitis boy couldn't even stand up!) 2. when he is lying down, have him straighten his right leg. Hit the bottom of his foot. Does it hurt? (Appendicitis boy screamed in pain.) My kid with appendicitis had a very slight fever and vomiting, but I understand that doesn't have to be present. Abdominal migraines didn't have any of the pain with those things mentioned above, except he couldn't stand up easily. He was curled up in the fetal position. It got much better with Advil. HUGs!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 I have some experience with stomach aches - both emergency ones (appendicitis) and non-emergency (abdominal migraines). Couple things: 1. Can he jump? Is the pain worse when he does? (I mean excruciating! My appendicitis boy couldn't even stand up!) 2. when he is lying down, have him straighten his right leg. Hit the bottom of his foot. Does it hurt? (Appendicitis boy screamed in pain.) My kid with appendicitis had a very slight fever and vomiting, but I understand that doesn't have to be present. Abdominal migraines didn't have any of the pain with those things mentioned above, except he couldn't stand up easily. He was curled up in the fetal position. It got much better with Advil. HUGs!!!!!! He was able to jump but exclaimed in pain when he did. No pain when I hit the bottom of his foot lying down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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