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The most common cause of stomach pain in children is intestinal worm infection. These worms live in the digestive tract of the child and feed off the child’s nutrition. Various worms can cause such infection. Some of the common worm infestation and their symptoms are as follows:

·       Tapeworm – Nausea, vomiting, yellowish skin, malnutrition, and eating frequently.

·       Roundworm – Diarrhea, vomiting, worms in stool, and fever.

·       Pinworm – Perianal itching and painful urination.

·       Hookworm – Anemia, wheezing, and tiredness.

Such infections are caused by improper hygiene and inadequate handwashing. Deworming medicines are available which help treat worm infestation.