Teen Pain

Teen Pain
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1. Abdominal Pain: U.S. National Library of Medicine 2. Stomachaches in Children & Teens, American Academy of Pediatrics 3. Abdominal Pain Causes: HealthLink BC 4. Leung, A. K., & Sigalet, D. L. Acute abdominal pain in children: American Family Physician 5. Appendicitis in Teens: American Academy of Pediatrics 6. Symptoms & Causes of Constipation in Children; National Institutes of Health 7. Moreno, M. A. Urinary Tract Infections in Children and Adolescents; JAMA pediatrics 8. Shapiro, M. A. and Nguyen M. L., Psychosocial stress and abdominal pain in adolescents; Mental Health in Family Medicine 9. An Adult Disease That More Teens Are Getting; MemorialCare 10. Kidney Stones in Children and Teens; American Academy of Pediatrics 11. Kidney stones; Michigan Medicine 12. Bishop J., Lemberg D. A., and Day A., Managing inflammatory bowel disease in adolescent patients; Adolescent health, Medicine and Therapeutics 13. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Children: Stanford Children’s Health 14. Symptoms & Causes of Peptic Ulcers (Stomach Ulcers); National Institutes of Health 15. Testicle Pain & Testicular Torsion; American Academy of Pediatrics 16. Osayande A. S. and Mehulic S., Diagnosis and initial management of dysmenorrhea: American Family Physician 17. Brott N.R. and Le J.K., Mittelschmerz; StatPearls Publishing LLC. 18. Dun E. C. et al., Endometriosis in adolescents; Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 19. Taheri M. R., Dubinsky T. J. and Kolokythas O., Ovarian Torsion in a Teenage Girl with Genitourinary Anomaly; Radiology Case Reports 20. Paradise J. E. and Grant L., Pelvic inflammatory disease in adolescents: Pediatrics in Review 21. Moury M. and Rupp J.T., Threatened abortion; StatPearls Publishing LLC. 22. What causes GI issues in teens – and how to get them to talk about it; UT Southwestern Medical Center 23. Abdominal pain; Mount Sinai
Dr. Bisny T. Joseph is a Georgian Board-certified physician. She has completed her professional graduate degree as a medical doctor from Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia. She has 3+ years of experience in various sectors of medical affairs as a physician, medical reviewer, medical writer, health coach, and Q&A expert. Her interest in digital medical education and patient education made... more
Dr. Elna Gibson (MBChB, MMed, Paeds)
Dr. Elna Gibson is a general pediatrician. She did her MBChB and specialization as a pediatrician in South Africa at the University of Pretoria. She obtained MMed Pediatrics (masters) with distinction in 1993. As a young specialist, Dr. Gibson spent some time in the Netherlands, and then settled in the Vaal Triangle where she has practiced for 25 years. She... more
Mild pains may be managed at home, but seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
Dr. Elna Gibson is a general pediatrician. She did her MBChB and specialization as a pediatrician in South Africa at the University of Pretoria. She obtained MMed Pediatrics (masters) with distinction in 1993.As a young specialist, Dr. ... more
Dr. Bisny T. Joseph is a Georgian Board-certified physician. She has completed her professional graduate degree as a medical doctor from Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia. She has 3+ years of ... more
MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. As per our strong editorial policy requirements, we base our health articles on references (citations) taken from authority sites, international journals, and research studies. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free to write to us .
Abdominal pain in teens may occur at some point and is often not a serious problem. The abdominal cavity contains many organs such as the kidney, pancreas, spleen, liver, gallbladder, intestines, appendix, and stomach. Problems with any of these organs can cause abdominal pain. Severe or recurrent pain with other symptoms may require medical care. Some cases of abdominal pain can be a medical emergency, so you may consult the doctor before giving pain medications. Keep reading to know the causes, accompanying symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of abdominal pain in teenagers.
The intensity and location of the abdominal pain indicates the types of abdominal pain (1) .
Abdominal pain often occurs with other symptoms. Based on the underlying cause of the pain, associated signs and symptoms can include the following (2) (3) .
If your child experiences the following symptoms, seek immediate medical attention (1) (2) .
If your child experiences abdominal pain with other symptoms, it is advised to visit a healthcare practitioner to identify the cause of abdominal pain. Do not give any over-the-counter medicine to your child without talking to your doctor. However, for mild abdominal pain, you may try the following tips at home to relieve pain (1) .
Abdominal pain can be caused by a variety of conditions. Minor causes can include food poisoning, constipation, acid reflux, food allergies (lactose intolerance), irritable bowel syndrome, and stomach flu. The severe causes of pain can include the following (1) (3) (4) .
Apart from the above causes, teenage boys can experience abdominal pain due to the following condition (4) .
A few causes of abdominal pain are specific to teenage girls (1) (4) .
The diagnosis may require a series of laboratory tests and examinations. Your healthcare practitioner may consider the following factors including age, history of pain, any trauma, associated symptoms, family history, and gynecological history (4) .
Diagnosis may also require physical examination including abdominal examination, and rectal and pelvic examination. Other laboratory investigations may include the following (1) .
Treatment of abdominal pain depends on the underlying condition or disease. The following treatment methods are used to treat the causes of pain.
The following factors might increase the risk of abdominal pain.
Abdominal pain might not always be preventable. However, you can encourage your child to follow these precautions to minimize the risks of certain conditions that lead to stomachache (1) .
1. Can puberty cause abdominal pain?
Yes. The emotional distress that a teen faces during puberty can manifest itself in the form of abdominal pain (22) .
2. How long will my abdominal pain last?
Abdominal pain usually lasts for about 24 to 48 hours (23) .
Abdominal pain in teens may happen for various reasons, ranging from something as mild as constipation to something as serious as testicular torsion or threatened abortion. The symptoms and severity of the pain differ based on the underlying cause. The doctor may ask for a detailed medical history, do a physical examination, and advise other investigations if necessary. The doctor may suggest lifestyle modifications, medications, psychotherapy, or more complex interventions such as surgery to manage abdominal pain in your teen. If your teen complains of abdominal pain, do not hesitate to consult your doctor.
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All rights reserved. This information is for educational purposes only and not a substitution for professional health services. See a medical professional for personalized consultation. Read for more information .

MomJunction's articles are written after analyzing the research works of expert authors and institutions. Our references consist of resources established by authorities in their respective fields. You can learn more about the authenticity of the information we present in our editorial policy .
1. Abdominal Pain: U.S. National Library of Medicine 2. Stomachaches in Children & Teens, American Academy of Pediatrics 3. Abdominal Pain Causes: HealthLink BC 4. Leung, A. K., & Sigalet, D. L. Acute abdominal pain in children: American Family Physician 5. Appendicitis in Teens: American Academy of Pediatrics 6. Symptoms & Causes of Constipation in Children; National Institutes of Health 7. Moreno, M. A. Urinary Tract Infections in Children and Adolescents; JAMA pediatrics 8. Shapiro, M. A. and Nguyen M. L., Psychosocial stress and abdominal pain in adolescents; Mental Health in Family Medicine 9. An Adult Disease That More Teens Are Getting; MemorialCare 10. Kidney Stones in Children and Teens; American Academy of Pediatrics 11. Kidney stones; Michigan Medicine 12. Bishop J., Lemberg D. A., and Day A., Managing inflammatory bowel disease in adolescent patients; Adolescent health, Medicine and Therapeutics 13. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Children: Stanford Children’s Health 14. Symptoms & Causes of Peptic Ulcers (Stomach Ulcers); National Institutes of Health 15. Testicle Pain & Testicular Torsion; American Academy of Pediatrics 16. Osayande A. S. and Mehulic S., Diagnosis and initial management of dysmenorrhea: American Family Physician 17. Brott N.R. and Le J.K., Mittelschmerz; StatPearls Publishing LLC. 18. Dun E. C. et al., Endometriosis in adolescents; Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 19. Taheri M. R., Dubinsky T. J. and Kolokythas O., Ovarian Torsion in a Teenage Girl with Genitourinary Anomaly; Radiology Case Reports 20. Paradise J. E. and Grant L., Pelvic inflammatory disease in adolescents: Pediatrics in Review 21. Moury M. and Rupp J.T., Threatened abortion; StatPearls Publishing LLC. 22. What causes GI issues in teens – and how to get them to talk about it; UT Southwestern Medical Center 23. Abdominal pain; Mount Sinai
Dr. Bisny T. Joseph is a Georgian Board-certified physician. She has completed her professional graduate degree as a medical doctor from Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia. She has 3+ years of experience in various sectors of medical affairs as a physician, medical reviewer, medical writer, health coach, and Q&A expert. Her interest in digital medical education and patient education made... more
Dr. Elna Gibson (MBChB, MMed, Paeds)
Dr. Elna Gibson is a general pediatrician. She did her MBChB and specialization as a pediatrician in South Africa at the University of Pretoria. She obtained MMed Pediatrics (masters) with distinction in 1993. As a young specialist, Dr. Gibson spent some time in the Netherlands, and then settled in the Vaal Triangle where she has practiced for 25 years. She... more
Mild pains may be managed at home, but seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
Dr. Elna Gibson is a general pediatrician. She did her MBChB and specialization as a pediatrician in South Africa at the University of Pretoria. She obtained MMed Pediatrics (masters) with distinction in 1993.As a young specialist, Dr. ... more
Dr. Bisny T. Joseph is a Georgian Board-certified physician. She has completed her professional graduate degree as a medical doctor from Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia. She has 3+ years of ... more
MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. As per our strong editorial policy requirements, we base our health articles on references (citations) taken from authority sites, international journals, and research studies. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free to write to us .
Abdominal pain in teens may occur at some point and is often not a serious problem. The abdominal cavity contains many organs such as the kidney, pancreas, spleen, liver, gallbladder, intestines, appendix, and stomach. Problems with any of these organs can cause abdominal pain. Severe or recurrent pain with other symptoms may require medical care. Some cases of abdominal pain can be a medical emergency, so you may consult the doctor before giving pain medications. Keep reading to know the causes, accompanying symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of abdominal pain in teenagers.
The intensity and location of the abdominal pain indicates the types of abdominal pain (1) .
Abdominal pain often occurs with other symptoms. Based on the underlying cause of the pain, associated signs and symptoms can include the following (2) (3) .
If your child experiences the following symptoms, seek immediate medical attention (1) (2) .
If your child experiences abdominal pain with other symptoms, it is advised to visit a healthcare practitioner to identify the cause of abdominal pain. Do not give any over-the-counter medicine to your child without talking to your doctor. However, for mild abdominal pain, you may try the following tips at home to relieve pain (1) .
Abdominal pain can be caused by a variety of conditions. Minor causes can include food poisoning, constipation, acid reflux, food allergies (lactose intolerance), irritable bowel syndrome, and stomach flu. The severe causes of pain can include the following (1) (3) (4) .
Apart from the above causes, teenage boys can experience abdominal pain due to the following condition (4) .
A few causes of abdominal pain are specific to teenage girls (1) (4) .
The diagnosis may require a series of laboratory tests and examinations. Your healthcare practitioner may consider the following factors including age, history of pain, any trauma, associated symptoms, family history, and gynecological history (4) .
Diagnosis may also require physical examination including abdominal examination, and rectal and pelvic examination. Other laboratory investigations may include the following (1) .
Treatment of abdominal pain depends on the underlying condition or disease. The following treatment methods are used to treat the causes of pain.
The following factors might increase the risk of abdominal pain.
Abdominal pain might not always be preventable. However, you can encourage your child to follow these precautions to minimize the risks of certain conditions that lead to stomachache (1) .
1. Can puberty cause abdominal pain?
Yes. The emotional distress that a teen faces during puberty can manifest itself in the form of abdominal pain (22) .
2. How long will my abdominal pain last?
Abdominal pain usually lasts for about 24 to 48 hours (23) .
Abdominal pain in teens may happen for various reasons, ranging from something as mild as constipation to something as serious as testicular torsion or threatened abortion. The symptoms and severity of the pain differ based on the underlying cause. The doctor may ask for a detailed medical history, do a physical examination, and advise other investigations if necessary. The doctor may suggest lifestyle modifications, medications, psychotherapy, or more complex interventions such as surgery to manage abdominal pain in your teen. If your teen complains of abdominal pain, do not hesitate to consult your doctor.
Copyright 2011 - 2022 MomJunction Private Limited.
All rights reserved. This information is for educational purposes only and not a substitution for professional health services. See a medical professional for personalized consultation. Read for more information .

The incidence of back pain among American teenagers may be as high as 33%. It is often more seen in girls (4) .
Ask your doctor if chiropractic adjustment can help your child with the pain (7) .
Ensure your child sleeps on a firm mattress, preferably on the side with a pillow between the knees. Put a pillow under the knees when sleeping on their backs. Sleeping on the stomach is not recommended (10) .
MomJunction's articles are written after analyzing the research works of expert authors and institutions. Our references consist of resources established by authorities in their respective fields. You can learn more about the authenticity of the information we present in our editorial policy .
Christina Jackson, et a.; Back Pain in Children: A Holistic Approach to Diagnosis and Management; Journal of Pediatric Health Care https://www.jpedhc.org/article/S0891-5245(10)00050-7/fulltext Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Children; University of Rochester Medical Center https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=90&ContentID=P02590 Robert M. Bernstein, and Harold Cozen; Evaluation of Back Pain in Children and Adolescents; American Family Physician https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1201/p1669.html Peter D Fabricant et al.; The Epidemiology of Back Pain in American Children and Adolescents; NCBI https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32097269/ Arnaud Lardon, Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde, and Niels Wedderkopp; Is puberty a risk factor for back pain in the young? a systematic critical literature review; NCBI https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4200222/ Inmaculada Calvo-Muñoz, Antonia Gómez-Conesa, and Julio Sánchez-Meca; Physical therapy treatments for low back pain in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis; British Medical Journal https://bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2474-14-55 Does My Child Need to See a Chiropractor? Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. https://www.choa.org/parent-resources/orthopedics/chiropractors-for-kids Simon D. French, et al.; A Cochrane Review of Superficial Heat or Cold for Low Back Pain; Lippincott Williams and Wilkins https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/8e9c/86c262200c4603f977900268e2d561a8a326.pdf Rubbing it in; Harvard Health Publishing https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/rubbing_it_in Back Pain; Seattle Children’s Hospital https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/back-pain/ Adam D Jakes, Robert Phillips, and Michael Scales; Teenagers with back pain; The British Medical Journal https://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h1275 Spondylolysis; Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10303-spondylolysis Orthopaedic Fact Sheet- Scheuermann’s Disease; The Royal Children’s Hospital https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/ortho/factsheets/SCHEUERMANNS-DISEASE.pdf Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; US National Library of Medicine https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/adolescent-idiopathic-scoliosis#diagnosis Susmita Kashikar-Zuck and Tracy V. Ting; Juvenile fibromyalgia: current status of research and future developments; NCBI https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4470499/ Rahul Tyagi; Spinal infections in children: A review; Journal of Orthopaedics https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4925895/ Thierry A.G.M. Huisman; Pediatric tumors of the spine; NCBI https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2797470/#!po=4.16667 Symptoms & Causes of Kidney Stones in Children; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/kidney-stones-children/symptoms-causes What a Pain! Kids and Growing Pains; Kids Health https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/growing-pains.html
Dr. Ritika Shah is a certified lactation counsellor from iNational Health Care Academy, Singapore and a dental surgeon with more than seven years of clinical experience across various cities in India. She did her graduation in Dentistry from KM Shah Dental College. During her clinical practice, pediatric dentistry was her particular area of interest, and she constantly thrived to inculcate... more
Dr. Wayne Hough (MBChB, MMed, FC Paeds)
Dr. Wayne Hough is a pediatrician currently based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town in South Africa. He got his medical degree from the University of Stellenbosch. He then worked at the Tygerberg Children's Hospital before completing his pediatric training and qualification from the South African College of Medicine. Dr. Hough also holds a MMed deg
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