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I have intermittent right abdominal discomfort usually relieved after bowel movement, is this symptoms of appendicitis?

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Dr. Kirk Charles answered

No: Appendicitis is not intermittent. You'll also have fever and chills with it. You may have irregular bowel though. Talk to your physician to start evaluation.

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have intermittent right abdominal discomfort usually relieved after bowel movement, is this symptoms of appendicitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kirk Charles answered

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

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