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Does appendicitis ever start as diarrhea first before the pain?

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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.

Answered 12/20/2014

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