Children who have a stomach ache may cry often or exhibit signs of excessive fussiness or irritability. Infants with stomach aches may also be fussy and may refuse to eat or drink. Stomach aches are often accompanied by other pain in the back, chest, rectum, scrotum or legs.

Other symptoms commonly associated with stomach aches include:

• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Nausea and vomiting
• Pain during urination and bowel movements
• Poor appetite

Colic is an excessive fussiness that is characterized by incessant crying, and may be associated with abdominal pain in infants under 3 months of age. Its cause is unknown.