My 7yr. old keeps complaining of a stomach ach everyday.?
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Please do not dismiss this complaint. I do not want to scare you but I don't know how else to make you take this seriously. Take him back to the doctor and insist on a complete physical.\n\nThere is an extremely rare childhood cancer of the abdomen called desmoplastic small round cell tumor. It predominately strikes boys and young adults and occurs as multiple masses within the abdominal cavity. Feel his tummy all over for lumps or anything hard. If you find something, get him to his doctor today. Family doctors can miss this type of cancer because it is so rare. They can also misdiagnose the cancer because there may be few or no symptoms. \n\nAs I've said, this is a rare cancer but you need to find out exactly what is going on with him. It needs to be checked out, just to be sure.\n\nDSRCT patients\nhttp://www.dsrct.com/patients.htm\n\nI didn't listen to my son when he was complaining about similar symptoms. When he was finally diagnosed  he was already a stage IV.
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Please, don't put your child's health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect your child's mind and body. Consult your doctor. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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I know how you feel, I have a seven year old and that is all he wants. The only "regular" food he wants are McD chicken nuggets, hot dogs (plain) and believe it or not canned beef stew. What I do with him is he has to eat at least one of these things and then he will receive a small sweet treat. With him, if I fill him up on food, he doesn't seem to want as many sweets. We make an exchange. I have tried making him eat other things, doesn't work...Hope this helps any at all.
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First of all, take him to a physician.  Even if he is in day care, he should not be getting sick so often.  Maybe he needs an antibiotic, maybe he has asthma...who knows.  The second thing is the excessive use of Tylenol.....Tylenol can be very toxic and damage the liver.  If you are using Tylenol for 5 days a week...week after week, you could create another problem with Tylenol toxicity and liver damage.\n\nIf day care is the major source for his viruses, it may be time to look for in home babysitting, where your child is not around so many other children.  As sick as you are of having a sick toddler, he is sick of being sick....get him to a physician!\n\nA room humidifier in his room when he is sleeping is good.  Hot dry air can be harmful because it can cause microscopic breaks in the airway surfaces and allow viruses to invade the body.  Keep the humidifier clean, it too can ve a source of molds and viruses.  Don't overheat your home.  Cooler (not cold) air is healthier for breathing.....for the whole family. Good nutrition will also help in the fight against viruses....orange juice, cranbery juice, apple juice for fluid intake.  Wash your hands and his hands frequently and use paper towels to dry hands with.  Terry cloth towels hold viruses and bacteria.
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Will this diarrhea ever stop.
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If with all the symptoms you have given above The kid is restless a few doses of the Homeopathic remedy ARSENICUM ALBUM 30 will cure him very efficiently and effectively.\nTake Care and God Bless !
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Note, if any suggested solutions from anyone puts the child in more pain, that's not obviously a temporary push, stop immediately and consult a medical professional, preferably a pediatrician, or similarly skilled practitioner.\n\nI think ghostin007 means Castor Oil, which is very different than Castrol... Yes that works, but has a foul taste. Fruit that's juicy and fresh is often the most gentle approach, aside from [warm] water. Offer water, it'll help if the child will accept it, they may not if they've only gotten milk.\n\nIf it's not a blockage and is simply due to the digestive muscles squeezing uncomfortably, some solid food, like banana, or rice cereal, can help. Obviously it should be soft enough for the child to chew without strain on them.\n\nNursing of course can help. \n\nThere are also over the counter medications that work. If you're unsure ask the pharmacist.\n\nAlso note, that if the child isn't in any discomfort and simply isn't having bowel movements, don't be concerned, some children near that age can go a week and be fine. It's because they using every last ounce of milk for growth so none is making it out... The bacteria they only get when older helps them digest, and this'll slow bowel movements considerably for a while before becoming regular again.\n\nAs long as the child is alert to its enviroment, energetic, and happy it is healthy. If not consult a professional.
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Take her to the pediatrician ASAP. This could indicate a serious endochrine problem.
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The Doctor would have also told you to run a few tests to comfirm whether the obstipation was due to an obstruction (like a hernia) or due to a bad case of constipation.\n\nSo, you have to meet your doctor and find out the root cause of the problem.\nIf it is an obstruction, then you should not ask for advice from boards like this.\nIf it is due to constipation. \nConstipation is a very common and frustrating problem in children and teenagers. It is usually defined as the passage of hard and painful stools or going four or more days without a bowel movement. It is most commonly caused by a diet that is low in fiber, but can also be caused by drinking too much milk (more than 12-16oz/d), not drinking enough water or waiting too long to go to the bathroom. \nOnce a child becomes constipated and has abdominal pain and hard and painful stools, he will then begin to hold in his bowel movements to prevent it from hurting again. This creates a cycle that makes the constipation continue and become worse.\n\nTreating Constipation \nConstipation is best treated by making changes in your child's diet. Until the constipation has improved with a non-constipating diet, your child will most likely also be on stool softeners. The goal of treatment is for your to have one to two soft stools each day. \n\nDiet treatment - \n1. Increase fluids - like water and fruit juices.\n2. Increase Fiber - Veggies,(especially beans, sweet potatoes, peas, turnip greens, raw tomatoes and corn)  especially raw, unpeeled ones. Fuits, vegetable soups etc.,\n3.Increase Bran in diet - Bran Muffins etc.,\n\nDecrease Constipating Foods - Reduce consumption of Milk, cheese, cooked carrots and bananas (raw ones are great, don't cook them)\nIf your child is unable to tolerate milk, try soy milk. Ask Doctor for other sources of calcium.\nThe doctor will also most probably prescribe stool softeners. That will also help. Till the child is on medication get her used to a diet that would minimise the recurrence of constipations and she starts passing soft stool twice a day.\nOnce again follow your doctor's advice. That is very important.\n\n \nImportant Reminders \nBe patient. This is a chronic problem that can take time to improve. Avoid embarrassing or punishing your child. \nAvoid the frequent use of laxatives, enemas or suppositories. \nCall your pediatrician if your child is not improving in 2-3 weeks, is regularly needing to use enemas or suppositories, or is soiling his pants because of leakage of stool. \n\n \nImportant Reminders \nBe patient. This is a chronic problem that can take time to improve. Avoid embarrassing or punishing your child. \nAvoid the frequent use of laxatives, enemas or suppositories. \nCall your pediatrician if your child is not improving in 2-3 weeks, is regularly needing to use enemas or suppositories, or is soiling his pants because of leakage of stool. \n \nImportant Reminders \nBe patient. This is a chronic problem that can take time to improve. Avoid embarrassing or punishing your child. \nAvoid the frequent use of laxatives, enemas or suppositories. \nCall your pediatrician if your child is not improving in 2-3 weeks, is regularly needing to use enemas or suppositories, or is soiling his pants because of leakage of stool.
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I just emailed you! Lol! I have a 7 year old with autism who is on a gluten free/casein free diet. He is EXTREMELY hyperactive. Before I put him on the diet (he was almost 3) he would be even MORE hyper after eating foods with milk, and would have these crazy laughing spells. He already bounces off the walls, but it was obviously more so with the milk products, not to mention the stools he would have after eating them. I was changing like 10 pull ups a day. He would not even touch milk after I took him off of the bottle but he was addicted to cheese, and cereals/crackers with wheat in them.  AFTER I put him on the diet, within a matter of only a couple of weeks, he just stopped peeing on himself. Period, including at night. So to me I related that directly to the diet. I have wanted to give up on the diet sometimes, but you know, every time I let him have some foods which he normally doesn't have, he acts even more hyper than usual, and if you knew my son you would find that hard to believe! Lol! I have considered Feingold as well as vitamin therapy(B6 and Magnesium), but with my financial situation and stress level, any more changes would just be really hard for me to enforce right now. I also had completely takem him off of sugar for a long time, but I have caved and so he has it every now and then. I can't really tell if it affects his behavior or not. I am still looking for a solution that works, I am just kind of burned out by the trial and error of it all!
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Try Pepto Bismo it should help with any stomach problems.
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Is it normal for my child to vomit a lot?\nYes, it is. Kids vomit for a variety of reasons. Here's a look at five of the most common and what to do about them.\n\nStomach flu\nA stomach flu caused by a virus is probably the most common culprit behind your child's churning tummy. He's especially vulnerable if he's in daycare or has older siblings who bring home new germs. Avoid spreading germs by insisting that everyone in the house wash their hands thoroughly after using the bathroom or changing a diaper.\n\nIn addition to vomiting, a child with a stomach virus may have diarrhea, loss of appetite, or fever. (Children may also wind up sick with what seems like a generic stomach bug as the result of food poisoning.)\n\nWhat to do\nWhen your child vomits he's losing precious fluids, and it's important to replace them so he won't get dehydrated. To do this, you can give him an electrolyte solution created for children (ask your pediatrician for a recommendation). Electrolyte solutions are very mild and gentle on the stomach, but if your child has trouble keeping them down, you can try giving him clear liquids such as diluted (or half-strength) apple juice, flat ginger ale (make sure it's made with real ginger, not just the flavoring), or water.\n\nHere's the plan: Once he hasn't vomited in a few hours, start giving your child small sips of liquid every four or five minutes. Gradually increase the amount of liquid. When your toddler hasn't vomited for 12 hours, you can start moving back to his regular diet, but keep giving him plenty of fluids. Start with easy-to-digest foods like crackers or cereal. You can also try frozen clear liquids such as popsicles. Some electrolyte solutions are available in popsicle form.\n\nGoing to sleep may also help settle your child's tummy; the stomach often empties into the intestines during sleep, relieving his need to throw up. Tummy-sleeping may help ease nausea better than back sleeping.\n\nIf your child continues to vomit every time he tries to eat or drink, call your doctor. To prevent dehydration, he may need to be given fluids intravenously.
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You need to take the baby to the pediatrician. She could have a number of problems from pyloric stenosis to atresia or fistula of her trachea and esophagus. I can't help you anymore without knowing how often the baby does this, what color the food is after coming back out, and some other questions.
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This isnn't really the place to answer this. If you think it's serious get her to the docs or emergency room. \n\nHowever, my daughter does exactly the same thing. We took her to the doctors and basically they said don't worry. My daughter will stop doing it for a while and then sometimes restart. It seems to be maybe stress related but in her case it's been no great shakes. She got it about sge 11 and is now 14 and eventually you just kinda stop seeing her doing it. I'm sure the doctor gave it a name at the time, but I've forgotten it. It doesn't seem to bother her so we're cool with it, although like you it bothered us at the start.
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If its constant diarrhea it could be a medical condition called inflamatory bowel disease or IBM,if it dont go away within a week you should seek medical condition right away.
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Check into a thing called Irritable Bowel Syndrome. thats how mine started.
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Well, it's best to find out why your getting these stomach problems. Keep a diary of what you eat and try and find the foods that are upsetting your stomach. Milk does me bad, I stay away from it but drink an alternative to it so I can continue getting my vitamins. You could try pepto bismol for this right now if you are experiencing discomfort. (I sound like the commercial).