What causes stomach pain in a 8 year old?
Patient: My 8 yr old son keeps waking up at midnight crying and holding his stomach in pain in the upper left part of his stomach. He says it feels like hard poking and pushing. It gets better for a bit, he tries to go to sleep and wakes up a few times more until he can fall asleep for the rest of the night. Doctor: Hello. I just read through your question. The most common reason for the type of abdominal pain you describe in this age group is constipation. Even very mild constipation can cause left sided abdominal pain. I recommend making sure he goes top the bathroom before bedtime and has a bowel movement. If the pain persists, I recommend consulting with your doctor so other methods of softening the stool can be discussed.