Stomach Aches Everyday in School
health advisory
Hospital
Diseases
2007-11-12 20:35:57
I get Stomach Aches and have gas everyday in school. Testing starts tomorrow and I can't go to the bathroom or the nurse during them. I have gone for blood tests and stool tests. I am 14 and healthy. My parents think its anxiety and stuff, but i want to know if anyone else has any opinons.
Answer:I think several have already given you the correct answer. I would have to concur with them and say anxiety is the culprit for your stomach aches.
There are medications that can reduce the anxiety. But at your age, I would suggest trying to understand what is causing it and then learning to deal with the issues at hand. Going the medication route is really not the way to go by trying to live life through modern chemistry.
Have you ever been tested for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
i think you are pregnant when was your last period
My 7 year-old son also has this problem. We have had tests done on him, even had an ultrasound of all of his organs done. The only thing we could decide is that he has a nervous tummy. The best thing you can do is try to be calm and try to stay away from foods that give you gas. Have your parents send a note to your teacher explaining the problem so that if you have to go to the bathroom you can. If a note from your parents won't work, get a note from a doctor. The teacher can't ignore this.
it is anxiety. when u feel a fart coming start thinking about something else.
i would say if at all possible take a small snack for when you start to get sick, i get the same way. i ruled that i when i didnt eat breakfast in the morning i felt more sick than if i did. eat something that will "stick to your ribs", like some scrambled eggs and toast. see if that helps.
It is probably stress. I can't diagnose your condition because I am not an M.D. but I would recommend a psychiatrist.
"My parents think its anxiety and stuff, but i want to know if anyone else has any opinons."