A lesser-known type of migraine is showing up in children, and unlike typical migraines, it doesn’t involve head pain. Abdominal migraines are characterized by episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, and ...

Stomach aches are some of the most common health issues children face on a regular basis, ranging from issues with indigestion to a more serious and chronic illness like Crohn’s disease. But it can ...

Kids learn early on that if their tummy hurts, they may get to stay home with Mom or Dad. So when a child has recurrent stomachaches, it can be difficult for parents to know whether the situation is ...

Functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are among the most commonly diagnosed medical problems in pediatrics. Symptom-based Rome III criteria for FAP and IBS have been ...

Here’s what upper stomach pain is, what commonly causes it and when to seek care.

As anyone who's had a painful stomach ache knows, you may find yourself wondering at some point how to check for appendicitis at home. The condition, which refers to inflammation of the appendix, ...

It starts with a mumbled complaint about a sore stomach at bedtime. Two hours later, the child in the top bunk is retching, and the sibling below wakes up drenched. Sheets, pajamas, the wall, a ...

Medically reviewed by Barbie Cervoni, RD Key Takeaways If stomach pain comes with vomiting blood or a very hard tummy, go to the ER right away.Chest pain or trouble breathing, along with stomach pain, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One in five children will develop chronic abdominal pain during adolescence, according to a new study in English schoolchildren. The problem was more common in girls, with ...