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What are the differences in symptoms between appendicitis and a typical upset stomach for kids?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Pain: A typical "upset stomach" causes nausea and/or vomiting, and maybe a pain in the center of the stomach that might get better after vomiting. Appendicitis causes pain in the lower right side of the abdomen, often with loss of appetite, possibly a little diarrhea, and usually fever. The pain usually gets steadily worse. Often some tests are needed to see if it is an early/atypical appendicitis.

Answered 12/19/2014

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