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Mommy, I have a Tummy Ache!

by James on 24 May 2011

Stomach aches are legendary in children.  As are those mysterious illnesses where the child is vomiting ("Probably something they ate").  Is it just part of growing up? In recent years researchers have been warning – don’t just assume that those aches and pains are simply a part of childhood that they’ll grow out of.  We [...]

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Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) in children has been closely related to migraine.  In fact, the symptoms are common in migraine, and recent studies suggest that CVS may actually be a type of migraine.  Abdominal migraine is common in children, and stomach pain and vomiting are common (more on abdominal migraine symptoms). Various treatments have been [...]

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Symptoms of Abdominal Migraine

by James on 12 September 2008

The symptoms of abdominal migraine regularly confuse doctors.  It’s surprisingly common in children, so it’s equally surprising that so many people have never even heard of it! The most recognizable symptom of abdominal migraine is the recurring abdominal pain.  In between attacks, everything will be fine.  But then the stomach pain returns, often lasting a [...]

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