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Continual Stomach Pain

8-year old son has had stomach pain for the last 5 years(located just above his belly button and slightly to the right). He has has x-rays, ultra sound, testing of stool all with no results. It is severe enough it does interfere with his sleep.
He has a good appetite but can only eat small meals. In addition he is very small for his age 52 lbs and 45" tall;
and his skin is now pasty looking and he usually has rings under his eyes, but no allergies.
IS THERE ANYTHING THAT I COULD DO TO EASE HIS PAIN ? HE DESPERATLY NEEDS RELIEF!!!
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I am not certain if 8 year old is too young to have gall bladder problems but others here may know, it can be severe, ask his doctor if this is possible ,does he get any pain moving from under his ribs on the right into his shoulder and back ?Food can irriate it.... just in case , dont give him food later in the evening, low fat diet is best.. There are other expert/Doctor forums here on MH you may want to ask there also.Good Luck
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