Question 1

does chronic appendicitis cause loose stools or diarreah or it docent mess with your stools ?

Accepted Answer

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 that is necessary or your symptoms are due to something else.

Question 2

does chronic appendicitis always cause loose stools or constipation ?

Accepted Answer

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 by an experienced surgeon.

Question 3

can the first symptom of appendicitis be diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, even though classical presentation starts with anorexia and periumbilical pain, diarrhea may be the first symptom, especially in children.

Question 4

does appendicitis ever start as diarrhea first before the pain?

Accepted Answer

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 possible appendicitis.

Question 5

what do i do if i've had diarrhea almost every day for 2 years unless i take anti diarrheal pills it started after i had appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

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 these are negative for pathogens, then an irritable bowel syndrome is likely. Your physician will advise you about diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

my 10 yr old has had stomach pains for over a week. started passing loud gas, bad smell throwing up, fever 100, and diarrhea . appendicitis  maybe?

Accepted Answer

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, but with a week of this, they should really be evaluated by their pediatrician.

Question 7

have had pain in lower right abdomen. had mild fevers off and on and have been very nauseous all day with diarrhea. could it be appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

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 evaluated. It is also possible that you may have some sort of infectious inflammation of your small intestine or right colon. If your pain persists, you should go to your doctor immediately or to the emergency room. Good luck.

Question 8

i have had diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting for 3 days now? could this be the start of appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

pain right side lower abdomen and back. diarrhea and gas. is it appendicitis? how to tell when it's appendix emergency? or pid?

Accepted Answer

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 fever.It is a medical emergency and diagnosis is suspected by history/physical examination.Confirmed by blood test and cat scan .It does not cause diarrhea most of the time.
So if you are worried about appendicitis get it checked in er.

Question 10

off and on pain in bellybutton and right side. nausea. bloating. rebound pain. stomach feels harder. some diarrhea. no fever. chronic appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Get evaluated to rule acute abdomen if you have rebound tenderness

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Does chronic appendicitis cause loose stools or diarreah or it docent mess with your stools ?

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Does chronic appendicitis always cause loose stools or constipation ?

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Can the first symptom of appendicitis be diarrhea?

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Does appendicitis ever start as diarrhea first before the pain?

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What do i do if i've had diarrhea almost every day for 2 years unless i take anti diarrheal pills it started after i had appendicitis?

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My 10 yr old has had stomach pains for over a week. started passing loud gas, bad smell throwing up, fever 100, and diarrhea . appendicitis maybe?

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Have had pain in lower right abdomen. had mild fevers off and on and have been very nauseous all day with diarrhea. could it be appendicitis?

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I have had diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting for 3 days now? could this be the start of appendicitis?

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Pain right side lower abdomen and back. diarrhea and gas. is it appendicitis? how to tell when it's appendix emergency? or pid?

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Off and on pain in bellybutton and right side. nausea. bloating. rebound pain. stomach feels harder. some diarrhea. no fever. chronic appendicitis?

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