Stop the Endless Tests! The Secret to Fixing Severe Abdominal Pain in Children

Is your child suffering from chronic stomach pain, but every test keeps coming back normal?
In this eye-opening episode of Pediatric Pearls, Dr. Sonia Jamaal sits down with pediatrician Dr. Syed Kazmi to reveal why so many children struggle with severe functional abdominal pain that painkillers, surgeries — even appendectomies — can’t fix.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:
What functional abdominal pain really means — and why it’s not “in their head”
Why normal blood tests and scans don’t show the real problem
Why paracetamol, ibuprofen — and even opioids — often fail
The critical red flags you must never miss
How the gut–brain axis causes real pain
The exact drug and non-drug treatments that really help
How to explain this to worried families and break the cycle of endless tests
If you’re a pediatrician, family doctor, nurse, or parent desperate for answers — this is the honest discussion you need.
📚 Resources Mentioned:
✅ Rome IV Criteria for Functional GI Disorders
✅ NASPGHAN Clinical Guidelines
✅ CBT and neuromodulator tips for kids
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