Abdominal pain is one the most common complaints of childhood and may be a symptom of many common conditions such as gastroenteritis (tummy bug), tonsillitis (sore throat), Urinary tract infection (urine/ water infection), and constipation. Less commonly it is a symptom of a more serious condition such appendicitis or inflammatory bowel diseases.

It is important to note any other accompanying symptoms such as: fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, skin rash, mouth ulcers, wetting, soiling, joint pain and swelling, symptoms of generally being unwell. In general, you should be able to give your child a simple pain killer such as Paracetamol, within the manufacturer’s or your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions, but you should take your child to see the doctor if they are ill/ unwell, have a fever, they are vomiting or have the other unusual symptoms.