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[|Human|] Hi.  My three year old son has been complaing on stomatch pain and he point to his belly button and then the spot between his rib cage.   I notice it when he bends over and pushes his truck and then he says it hurts or when he is running sometimes too.  Could it be a hernia?  I am taking him tonight to the Dr.
[|AI|]  Welcome to the ChatDoctorAbdomen pain in toddlers can be due to various factors. The problem which you are describing doesn't seem to be due to hernia. In my opinion it can be due to the following problems:1. Musculoskeletal pain- its likely because it gets aggravated on use of muscles like bending and pushing. It should respond to acetaminophen or diclofenac.2. Pain due to gastritis can also present like this. An antacid such as Di gene, lansoprazole or sanitizing will be helpful in this case.3. Many a time deny Chat Doctor.  Give him lots of fluids like lemonade, soups, Buttermilk etc. in hot weather or work up. Hopefully this will help you. For any further questions, you may contact me. Take care