Doctors warn that appendicitis in children can initially resemble stomach infections, making early diagnosis difficult. Persistent or worsening abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, appetite loss and tenderness warrant medical evaluation. Delays, particularly among younger children, can increase the risk of perforation and complications
Gastroenteritis and food poisoning both cause symptoms like diarrhoea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, but differ in cause and onset. Gastro is typically a gut infection from viruses or bacteria, often spread via contaminated surfaces or people. Food poisoning occurs from eating food tainted with toxins, chemicals, or microbes