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Appendicitis
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Appendicitis Symptoms & Signs
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Abdominal pain
- Pain may begin in the upper-middle abdomen (epigastric), then develop to sharp localized pain
- Pain may shift from the epigastric area to become most intense in the lower right side of the abdomen ("typical" case), tenderness of this area is common
- Pain initially may be vague, but becomes increasingly more severe
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Point tenderness, especially over the right lower quadrant of the abdomen
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Nausea and vomiting
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Fever usually occurs within several hours
Abdominal pain may be worse when walking or coughing. The patient may prefer to lie still; sudden jarring motions or bumping can cause pain.
Later symptoms:
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease include bloody urine (microscopic hematuria).
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• Abdominal Ultrasound
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Surgery & Procedures
• Abdominal Exploration
• Appendectomy
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Abdominal Rigidity
• Appetite - Decreased
• Chills
• Constipation
• Cough
• Fever
• Incidence
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Palpation
• Point Tenderness
• Urine - Bloody
Review Date : 12/29/2002
Reviewed By : Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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