How to recognize acute appendicitis?
Pain in acute appendicitis typically begins around the navel and then shifts to the lower right abdomen. When you touch the right lower abdomen and slightly press, there will be shooting pain (severe tenderness). Another peculiarity about this pain is that it may reappear once you take your hand off from the painful area (rebound tenderness). The child may prefer to lie down all the time because actions like coughing, walking or making other movements may worsen the pain. There may be an associated low grade fever, fast pulse and vomiting. Constipation or diarrhea is rarely seen. The location of the pain may vary, depending on the age and the position of the appendix. When young children or pregnant women have appendicitis, the pain may be in different locations. It’ll be always wise to consult the doctor even if one or two of these symptoms are missing. Tests and diagnosis The pain from appendicitis may change over time, so establishing a diagnosis can sometimes be difficult. In addit
