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How can i tell if i have appendicitis? what are the symptoms?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See below: Appendicitis starts as a crampy pain near the umbilicus. After 6-24 hours it localizes to the right lower part of the abdomen and gets progressively worse. Many other conditions can mimick appendicitis.

Answered 4/5/2013

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