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Appendicitis

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Appendicitis Symptoms

Initial symptoms of appendicitis may include:

Abdominal pain
Anorexia
Nausea
Diarrhea

Symptoms of worsening appendicitis may include:

Worsening abdominal pain:

Severe right lower abdominal pain

Fever
Vomiting

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Last Updated: May 4, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Appendicitis References:

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Andersson RE. Meta-analysis of the clinical and laboratory diagnosis of appendicitis. Br J Surg. 2004 Jan;91(1):28-37.
Hagendorf BA, Clarke JR, Burd RS. The optimal initial management of children with suspected appendicitis: a decision analysis. J Pediatr Surg. 2004 Jun;39(6):880-5.
Shelton T, McKinlay R, Schwartz RW. Acute appendicitis: current diagnosis and treatment. Curr Surg. 2003 Sep-Oct;60(5):502-5.