J.L.
Hi M.,
I had a similar experience with our daughter when she was 4. She would complain of stomach and side pain. Her ped thought it was allergies, allergic colitis and acid reflux. I kept a food and pain journal and eliminated foods from her diet. Which eventually led to a referral for at GI specialist. It was a long and stressful road.
While waiting for the GI appointment, we found relief when I took her to a certified nutritionist who specializes in homeopathy and electrol dermal screening. Her belly and side pain were caused by a dairy intolerance and the underlying issue was due to parasites. We used a nutritional supplement to gently cleanse her body and within 4 days she wasn't complaining of pain.
Parasites are common in children and adults....I'm not saying your son has them, I'm just sharing our story so you can explore this if the unexplained pain continues. We always offered lots of TLC and had her use the bathroom to see if those helped.
J.