Preparing questions in advance can help parents have more meaningful discussions with their child’s physicians regarding the child’s conditions. Parents and children may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to stomach aches:

1. How will I know whether my child’s stomach ache requires treatment?
   
   
2. What symptoms should I look for that might indicate the cause of my child’s stomach ache?
   
   
3. What is likely causing my child’s stomach ache?
   
   
4. How will you diagnose my child’s stomach ache?
   
   
5. How can I help relieve my child’s symptoms?
   
   
6. Can I give my child a pain reliever or fever reducer to reduce discomfort?
   
   
7. Is it possible that my child’s stomach ache will recur?
   
   
8. How can I help prevent a stomach ache in my child?
   
   
9. What dietary changes should I make to prevent stomach aches in my child?
   
   
10. How can I help my child if stress is the source of his/her stomach aches?