Pediatric Abdominal Pain Care

Recurrent abdominal pain in children often stems from constipation, dietary triggers, stress-related factors, anxiety, depression or can be functional. Our comprehensive approach helps families identify underlying patterns and recommend lifestyle based habits that support digestive comfort and bowel regularity.

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Prevalence: ~7% of US pediatrics ED visits are due to abdominal pain [PMC]

• Cramping, bloating, and nausea

• Pain associated with meals or foods

• Constipation and irregular bowel movements

• School absences due to digestive discomfort

• Comprehensive review of stool patterns, dietary intake, symptom timeline, and growth trajectory

• Personalized fiber and hydration protocol with toilet routine optimization including positioning

• Movement therapy and stress-regulation techniques; medication prescribed when clinically indicated

• Reduced frequency and severity of pain episodes

• Improved stool consistency and bowel regularity

• Enhanced confidence around eating and meal tolerance

• Improved school attendance and participation as a result of increased confidence

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