Question 1

what are the symptoms of appendicitis in children and teens?

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Pain in right side: In young people, appendicitis usually begins as a vague discomfort around the belly button. It then slowly moves to the right lower abdomen area and slowly becomes more intense. Many people experience nausea and vomiting. However, appendicitis can be very tricky and sometimes appears with different symptoms depending on exactly where it is located on the right side. If in doubt, get it checked out.

Question 2

is appendicitis in children common?

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It is : Quite common.  And sometimes it can be difficult to diagnose, especially in young children who cannot give an accurate history or cooperate with a physical exam.  Take your child to pediatrician if you suspect appendicitis.

Question 3

how does appendicitis affect children?

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Similar to Adults: The classic symptoms of appendicitis are severe, progressively-worsening, constant, sharp pain, well-localized to the right lower abdomen. Appendicitis can sometimes be a tricky diagnosis since not everyone has this classic picture. This may be more difficult in the very young (and very old), since they may not be able to describe their symptoms well. Accordingly, their rupture rate is higher.

Question 4

could appendicitis symptoms come and go?

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Not usually: Not usually if process represents acute appendicitis. Entity of chronic appendicitis  has mild sympromts, and individuals with chronic appendicitis often become used to the abdominal pain and discomfort. In addition. Diagnosis i sometimes missed or delayed because the symptoms of chronic appendicitis can be similar to other GI disorders including constipation and diarrhea.

Question 5

what are the early symptoms of appendicitis?

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

Question 6

what are the main symptoms of appendicitis ?

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Main symptoms appedi: The main symptoms of appendicitis are 
1 pain in abdomen starting in middle and settling in lower rt of abdomen
2nasea vomiting
3 loss of appetite
4 fever
5 constipation.

Question 7

appendicitis: similiar symptoms, what to do?

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If worried, see doc: The classic symptoms of appendicitis are abdominal pain localizing to the right lower quadrant (rlq) of the abdomen, some nausea and vomiting, and lack of appetite. On exam, there is rlq tenderness. If the appendix has ruptured, pain and tenderness may be throughout the abdomen. Labs generally show elevated white blood count. Abdominal ultrasound or ct scan are increasingly used for dx.

Question 8

can you tell me the symptoms of appendicitis?

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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 9

how long do the symptoms of appendicitis last?

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Days: Appendicitis is an acute illness which leads to rupture if not treated within days of it's onset.  Once in a blue moon, the body will seal off the rupture, leading to a prolonged low-level infection that can "simmer" for weeks; however, most people have so much pain prior to rupture that they seek out medical attention before this can occur.

Question 10

what are some of the symptoms of  appendicitis?

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RLQ ABD Pain: The "classic" pt: vague abdominal pain that 'moves' to the right lower abdomen over ~24hrs, becoming constant, progressively worsening; decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever. Studies have shown that only 50% of patients have classic symptoms, making the diagnosis somewhat challenging.  Ct scans have been very helpful for diagnosis in equivocal cases, but the radiation exposure is not trivial.

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