Symptoms of Acute Appendicitis
Symptoms of Acute Appendicitis: Introduction
The symptoms of acute appendicitis can vary between individuals. The well-known classic symptoms of acute appendicitis include abdominal pain in the right lower area of the abdomen that gets progressively sharp and more intense. People with acute appendicitis often have tenderness in the right lower area of the abdomen when it is pressed. This area is where the appendix is located and is called McBurney's point. The pain and tenderness typically increase when a healthcare provider releases pressure from McBurney's point after pressing. This is called rebound tenderness.
Not all people with acute appendicitis will experience this type of abdominal pain. Abdominal pain may also occur in other areas of the abdomen and can vary in severity and type. In early acute appendicitis, the abdominal pain may be located around the navel or belly button area then later move to McBurney's point as acute appendicitis progresses.
Other symptoms of acute appendicitis can include chills, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, bloating, fever, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
Acute appendicitis can also lead to serious complications, especially if left untreated. These include ruptured appendix, abscess and peritonitis. These complications can lead to sepsis, shock and death if not treated emergently.
Symptoms of ruptured appendix and peritonitis include severe abdominal pain, high fever, chills, change in consciousness, cold, clammy skin, rapid pulse and low blood pressure (hypotension)....more about Acute Appendicitis »
Symptoms of Acute Appendicitis
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Acute Appendicitis?
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Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Acute Appendicitis:
Anyone with symptoms needs to see a doctor
immediately.
Symptoms include
- Pain in the right side of the abdomen. The pain usually begins near
the navel and moves down and to the right. The pain becomes worse when
moving, taking deep breaths, coughing, sneezing, and being touched in
the area.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Constipation.
- Diarrhea.
- Inability to pass gas.
- Low fever that begins after other symptoms.
- Abdominal swelling.
Not everyone has all symptoms. It is important that people with
symptoms of appendicitis not take laxatives or enemas to relieve
constipation because these medicines could cause the appendix to burst.
People also should not take pain medicine because it can mask symptoms
that the doctor needs to know about.
(Source: excerpt from Appendicitis: NIDDK)
Acute Appendicitis as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Acute Appendicitis, it is also important to consider Acute Appendicitis as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Acute Appendicitis may cause:
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Acute Appendicitis: Onset and Incubation
Incubation period for Acute Appendicitis: usually 2 to 48 hours for acute appendicitis
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Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Acute Appendicitis may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Acute Appendicitis symptoms.
