Mystery Stomach Ache

My daughter used to complain about belly aches and there was never any consistency to the pains. She had no other symptoms and her ped ruled out pretty much everything before referring us to a GI specialist. Even the GI specialist was baffled and all tests were negative. I ended up taking my daughter to a certified nutritionist who did a computer scan and we found out my daughter had parasites. We used a supplement to detox her body and within 4 days of starting the supplement she was no longer complaining. We've since worked on boosting her immune system and she's been pain free.

I would personally get him checked by an allergist/nutritionist as well as increase his water intake (tap is best not bottled!)
He doesn't sound like he's faking it--probably ignores it during fun times :)

My son had the same problem. We took him to test for sensitivities(similar to allergies). We found out he was allergic/sensitive to coconut! You would not believe how many things have coconut in it. Palm oil and coconut oil seem to be used in so many things! So, he stays away from coconut and he is stomach pain free. Good Luck. If you want the name of the place I went to test him let me know. I would really go this route or go to a certified nutritionist like Janet said before I did any invasive tests on your little guy.

Does it hurt more with certain types of drinks? You could try elimintating certain drinks from his diet just to see if it's milk and a lactose intolerance or maybe juice and the acid is upsetting his stomach.

Does your child go swimming regularly? If so, you may want to check the pool water for anything lurking in there.

Maybe Urinary Tract Infection?

Of course you have to rule out the possibility of physical problems, but some people have stomachaches that are directly related to anxiety and stress. As a child I had stomachaches all the time, and especially at night. I think that is a time when conscious or unconscious stress comes to the forefront, especially because bedtime can be a source of anxiety anyway, (going to bed all alone in the dark, etc.) I still get discomfort in the my stomach whenever stuff is "going on" in my life, just my nature. So this may not be the case at all with your child, but if you rule out other things you might consider it. Best of luck.

Let me first say, I am often the first to blow things off. I think my kid is moaning and groaning to be manipulative but I am inclined to think differently about your child faking it.

I think he may really need some relief. Has he been checked for a hernia, have you seen his (TMI) stool? Have you seen his urine output? When children are quiet and still they can often feel the aches and pains they ignore while playing or keeping busy.

Now, could it be that he is manipulating you? Sure! But, I would take him back to the doctor and have his Pediatrician check him out further. Better safe than sorry!!!

A very good friend of mine is an Allergist for North Shore University Heath System and she tells me that there is an increase of inflammation of the gut from irritants in our food. Now, does that mean that is what he is facing...NO...just an FYI!