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Appendicitis is actually an inflammatory condition in that area or what is also known as appendicitis. Appendicitis must be treated immediately, because the appendix can rupture and cause infection. Therefore, it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of appendicitis. Here are the most common symptoms of appendicitis.
The most common symptoms of appendicitis
Appendicitis usually starts with pain in the middle of the stomach that may come and go.
Within a few hours, this pain will spread to the lower right side of the abdomen, where the appendix is located. This pain is usually more painful and persistent.
In addition, the pain in the stomach will be more pronounced if there is pressure on the stomach. For example, when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or walk.
Other symptoms of appendicitis you may feel include:
- nausea
- gag
- lost appetite
- diarrhea or constipation
- low-grade fever and chills
- flushed face
- can't fart
- an enlarged stomach
If the symptoms of appendicitis above are not treated promptly, the appendix can rupture and spread bacteria to all parts of the stomach, resulting in peritonitis. This is a condition that needs immediate treatment within the first 24 hours, and if it doesn't get worse for up to 48 hours.
Not all appendicitis symptoms are the same
Not everyone will experience the same symptoms. Some have experienced symptoms as a whole, and others do not.
According to research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, the symptoms of appendicitis between infants and adults are not always the same.
Babies 2 years of age or less often show symptoms such as fever, vomiting, flatulence and swelling of the stomach. Meanwhile, children and adolescents tend to have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain on the lower right side.
In pregnant women, the symptoms will be different again. Pregnant women who have appendicitis will experience symptoms similar to discomfort during pregnancy, such asmorning sickness. Symptoms include decreased appetite, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.
However, the feeling of abdominal pain due to appendicitis during pregnancy will be felt in the upper abdomen. This is slightly different because the position of the intestine is pushed higher due to the presence of the fetus in the uterus. In addition, other symptoms in pregnant women are pain when passing stools. Symptoms of fever and diarrhea are rare in pregnant women.
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