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Belly Pain
The causes of belly pain in children range from absolutely nothing to potentially life-threatening conditions, and getting to the root of abdominal pain in little kids can be tough. Very simple and non-threatening conditions may cause a child to scream and writhe, while more serious problems, such as appendicitis, may develop more gradually, meaning that they may initially present with very nonspecific symptoms. That is why for most cases of belly pain, serial phone calls to your pediatrician may be more helpful than a panicked trip to the ER.
Causes of belly pain range from constipation to appendicitis and everything in between. Even infections in other parts of the body, such as strep throat or pneumonia, can cause a tummy ache. In Chapter 6 you’ll find more information about the different causes of belly pain, what signs or symptoms might be more or less worrisome and when you should absolutely be calling your doctor. Belly pain is tough to figure out sometimes but you may not need to rush off to the ER just yet.
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"WHAT I LIKED: This book is written in a funny, down to earth way that doesn't make you feel like an idiot. I really would have appreciated something like this when my kids were really little and I freaked out over everything they put in their mouths. It has a scenario/question and answer format, with clear answers on when not to panic and when to call 911."
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