Abdominal pain in children is common and can have many causes. Usually, abdominal pain goes away without treatment. In some cases, the pain has an underlying cause and will need specialized treatment.

The stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, is a common illness in children that can cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms. While the condition usually isn’t too serious, it’s important for parents ...

There can be so many things going on when a child tells you their tummy hurts. They might have a stomach bug, lactose ...

“My stomach hurts!” You’ve probably heard this from your child before and immediately thought the worst. However, stomach pain can come in many forms, in different areas of the abdomen, and for ...

An indirect assessment of the functioning of smooth muscle activity in the airways and gastrointestinal wall may help explain the shared pathophysiology that links these 2 common childhood ailments.

One in six parents say their child complains of tummy aches at least once a month, according to a national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at University of Michigan Health. While 1 in 3 parents ...

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 ...

If your child often complains of a stomachache before school, a big game or a test, it may not just be “nerves.” Experts say there is a strong connection between a child’s gut and their brain — and it ...

The "pink stuff" treats upset stomach and diarrhea in adults, but the original Pepto-Bismol formula isn’t recommended for kids. Here’s what parents need to know. Medically reviewed by Natalie D. Muth, ...