Pain in the lower left abdomen in children is often associated with a poor diet and is often accompanied by diarrhoea, which may be mucus or loose stools. If the abdominal pain occurs after a full meal or after strenuous running and jumping, the child should be alerted to the possibility of intestinal torsion and should be taken to a doctor promptly. In children with appendicitis, the pain starts on the left side and eventually moves to the right lower abdomen. In addition, children may not be able to clearly describe the location and nature of the pain because they are not very articulate. In conclusion, the presence of pain in the left lower abdomen in children, especially if it is persistent or severe, should be taken seriously by parents and prompt medical attention is recommended.