Upset stomach
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Upset stomach
When parents mention Upset stomach they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | Often | 18 mentions |
| Constipation | Often | 6 mentions |
| Rashes (any cause) | Often | 5 mentions |
| Vomiting | Often | 5 mentions |
| Itching | Often | 4 mentions |
| Gas | Sometimes | 3 mentions |
| Abdominal pain | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Headaches | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Nausea | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
Characteristics of Upset stomach
Upset stomach starts at the following ages...
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How common is Upset stomach?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 20.3% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Upset stomach.
Percentage of kids with Upset stomach by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 537 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Upset stomach “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 2% | 9 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 3% | 15 mentions |
| Weekly | 11% | 60 mentions |
| Monthly | 15% | 82 mentions |
| Annually | 17% | 98 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 19% | 110 mentions |
| Once | 5% | 29 mentions |
| Never | 29% | 162 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 1% | 6 mentions |
| Severe | 3% | 16 mentions |
| Moderate | 16% | 87 mentions |
| Mild | 43% | 229 mentions |
| Not at All | 37% | 199 mentions |
Care of Upset stomach
Less common approaches...
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Allergy shots | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Avoid bread | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Avoid foods with gluten | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Change in diet | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Medication (general) | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 6Therapy / Counseling | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
| 7Drinking more water | Neutral 3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Upset stomach
What was your approach to Upset stomach? What were the results?
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