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What are signs of appendix problems in children? he has no fever and intermittent right lower abdomen pain? he eats but is isn't acting like himself.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Abdominal pain: Children with an appendicitis usualy vomit and run fever. I would have him checked for a strep throat. There are times when the mesenteric lymph nodes with swell with a strep and mimic an appendicitis.

Answered 10/13/2013

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