It starts with a mumbled complaint about a sore stomach at bedtime. Two hours later, the child in the top bunk is retching, ...

A lesser-known type of migraine is showing up in children, and unlike typical migraines, it doesn’t involve head pain. Abdominal migraines are characterized by episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, and ...

A parent’s exhaustion has reached a critical point after their 12-month-old child has been suffering from a severe stomach bug for days, leaving trails of destruction across their home. The relentless ...

Kids learn early on that if their tummy hurts, they may get to stay home with Mom or Dad. So when a child has recurrent stomachaches, it can be difficult for parents to know whether the situation is ...

WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing flu cases this week. “There are some cases of flu still circulating,” said Dr. Stephen Flack, medical director of primary care and ...

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 ...

Most children will have minor illnesses that can be safely treated at home with rest and basic care. However, some symptoms ...