A 10-year-old child has had abdominal pain for 2 days, which began in the periumbilical area and then localized to the right lower quadrant. The child vomited once today and then experienced relief from pain followed by an increased fever. What is the likely diagnosis?

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The onset of abdominal pain in the periumbilical area and then localizing to the right lower quadrant, along with vomiting and increased fever, are classical symptoms of appendicitis. The relief from pain after vomiting can also indicate perforation, which is a serious complication of appendicitis. Gastroenteritis, PID, and UTI typically present with different symptoms and would not explain this child's symptoms.

A 10-Year-Old Child Has Had Abdominal Pain for 2 Days