my 6 year old has been complaining of a tummy ache (round the belly button area) since the Friday before last. We have tried calpol, hot water bottles, and even resorted to infacol (in case it was wind).
He has been looking very sorry for himself - but has also had a bit of a cold.
Have finally decided to take him to the GP - but I am not sure that is going to help much. I googled it and it seems a common problem - but maybe not one that lasts this long.
I don't think it is a stress thing. Although he did sometimes in the past use a tummy as a reason not to go to school (usually he went and was told if it gets worse get the teacher to ring us - and never did).
Any ideas what is might be, what we can do to stop it, and what the GP might suggest ?
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throckenholt · 26/01/2009 12:34
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