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Can appendicitis cause diarrhea
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience
Chronic appendicitis: does not exist. You either have appendicitis in which case you need treatment with surgery or more recent studies suggest antibiotics alone may be all... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
No: Appendicitis may create problems with bowel movements, but "chronic" is not a good term for appendicitis. It is usually acute and you should be seen b... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Irina Kovatchanswered
Surgery 16 years experience
Yes: Yes, even though classical presentation starts with anorexia and periumbilical pain, diarrhea may be the first symptom, especially in children.
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Dr. John Funganswered
General Surgery 41 years experience
Unlikely: Appendicitis causes pain because the opening of the appendix is blocked, causing pressure inside the appendix that first causes mid-abdominal pain. A... Read More
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Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
Yes, but typically: appendicitis starts with nausea and vomiting. If you have pain in right lower abdomen and ANY GI symptom, you should see a doctor for evaluation for ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
IBS or infection: Chronic diarrhea for 2 years should be evaluated by your physician. A stool culture for abnormal bacteria and for eggs and parasites is standard. If t... Read More
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4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Jonathan Jasseyanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Appendicitis: Always possible, but would expect worsening abdominal pain and symptoms after a week of this already. Lots of stomach bugs going around right now, bu... Read More
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3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Seibertanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
It's possible.: Although one doesn't usually get diarrhea with appendicitis, any young person who develops right lower quadrant pain and has fevers should be evaluate... Read More
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2.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
It could be: Appendicits, but it sounds more like gastroenteritis. Only a careful exam by a doctor can distinguish the difference. Get to ed or your doctor asap.
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Get it checked: Acute appendicitis will cause pain in right lower abdomen, usually associated with nausea/vomiting.No bm, loss of appetite and may or may not have fev... Read More
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4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
Could be: Get evaluated to rule acute abdomen if you have rebound tenderness
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