Question 1

is it possible for an appendicitis to be to early to show up on a ct scan? but still be having early signs of one?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible: I have seen this occur.  I have seen other times when the patient looks like they have appendicitis but the scan was normal and inside the appendix did come out because the symptoms indicated it should and the diagnosis was mesenteric lymphadenitis.  Ct scan is good, but probably overused, and it matters what the fever, white blood cell count, and physical exam.

Question 2

what are the signs of appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: Signs & symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain, that often starts generalized, then localizes to the right lower quadrant; nausea, sometimes with vomiting; and fever.  It can, however, look different.  If you are really worried, see your dr.

Question 3

what can be initial signs of appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

The early: Symptoms of appendicitis are abdominal pain that starts diffusely or around the bellybutton & then localizes to the right lower quadrant (rlq) of the abdomen; some nausea, maybe with vomiting; and decreased appetite (anorexia). Early signs of appendicitis are abdominal tenderness that ultimately localizes to the rlq; there is discomfort with movement (e.g., the bumps in the road cause pain).

Question 4

what are the early symptoms of appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Appendicitis: Usually right sided lower abdominal pain, fever and nausea.

Question 5

what are the most common signs of appendicitis?

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The early symptoms: Of appendicitis are abdominal pain that starts diffusely or around the bellybutton and then localizes to the right lower quadrant (rlq) of the abdomen; some nausea, maybe with vomiting; and decreased appetite (anorexia). Early signs of appendicitis are abdominal tenderness that ultimately localizes to the rlq; there is discomfort with movement (e.g., the bumps in the road cause pain).

Question 6

can early symptoms of appendicitis be present for a week?

Accepted Answer

May be: Appendicitis usually develops quickly but inflammation associated with or precipitated by viral infection of lymphoid tissue or inflammatory disease of the intestine may be present for a few days prior to the appendicitis becoming manifest.

Question 7

what where your symptoms that you feel with early appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Classic symptoms are pain around navel area, which then migrates to the right lower quadrant. Sometims low grade fever and nausea with voimiting are also common.

Question 8

what are signs that almost everybody gets one they have appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Try lifting the left leg as high up to the chest. If tremendous pain, but little or no pain when doing the same with the right leg, then possible, but always see doctor / hospital for a diagnosis of appendicitis.

Question 9

what are signs that show you have appendicitis and should get surgery? and do all cases need surgery

Accepted Answer

See below: Visit this site for information on this topic:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/appendicitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369543
Not all cases need surgery, but let your doctor figure that out.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

could you tell me if the opposite of the appendix or on the left side hurts is it a sign of appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The appendix is normally located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, so that is where the pain & tenderness localize in appendicitis. Only very rarely is the appendix located on the left side, such as in situs inversus or intestinal malrotation; appendicitis is such a case would cause left-sided pain/tenderness. Colon or left tubo-ovarian problems might be considered with left-sided pain.

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What are the early symptoms of appendicitis?

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What are the most common signs of appendicitis?

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Can early symptoms of appendicitis be present for a week?

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What where your symptoms that you feel with early appendicitis?

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What are signs that almost everybody gets one they have appendicitis?

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Could you tell me if the opposite of the appendix or on the left side hurts is it a sign of appendicitis?

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