Is Stomach Pain a Good Excuse to Miss School? How to Tell the Difference
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According to a 2025 UVA Health Children's study, children who frequently miss school due to abdominal complaints are significantly more likely to have a functional gastrointestinal disorder rather than a physical illness that can be easily tested. Determining whether *is stomach pain a good excuse to miss school?* involves differentiating between a minor, short-lived issue and something more serious or recurring.
