![]() Sometimes tests are needed to help work out the cause of the pain. At other times, your child may be admitted to hospital or may need an operation (surgery). Treatment may be as simple as going home to rest, drink fluids and eat a bland diet. has had a recent injury (for example, falling onto bike handlebars).has a skin rash which is sore or painful.is a baby, and has less than four wet nappies a day.has problems passing urine (doing a wee).has blood in their vomit or faeces (poo).is vomiting for more than 24 hours and not keeping fluids down, or their vomit is green in colour.is pale, sweaty, lethargic (hard to wake) and unwell.has a fever (temperature over 38 degrees).has pain that returns frequently and regularly.has severe pain (despite pain medication) or the pain has moved.Take your child to the GP or hospital as soon as possible if your child: If your child’s pain or problems persist for more than 24 hours, or you are worried about your child, take them to your GP. Many children with abdominal pain get better quickly without any treatment and there is no need to see a doctor. If ibuprofen causes a stomach upset, offer your child some food or milk. Give paracetamol or ibuprofen if your child is in pain or is miserable.Rubbing a child’s tummy or having a distraction, such as reading a book, can sometimes ease the pain. ![]() Sometimes doing a poo helps to ease the pain. They will start eating again when they feel better. Do not force your child to eat if they feel unwell.
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