9th September 2020

An 8-year-old child presents with right iliac fossa pain

An 8-year-old child presents with right iliac fossa pain. They had a cold and sore throat for the last week, which is now resolving by itself. On examination, there is more generalised tenderness although this is greatest in the right iliac fossa and there is no fever. What is the most likely first line treatment option?

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