Contents:
- Medical Video: 5 common signs of Appendicitis
- The most common symptoms of appendicitis
- Not all symptoms of appendicitis are the same
Medical Video: 5 common signs of Appendicitis
Appendicitis is actually an inflammatory condition in that part or what is also called 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. The following are the most common symptoms of appendicitis.
The most common symptoms of appendicitis
Appendicitis usually begins with pain in the middle of the stomach that may come and disappear.
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 settled.
In addition, the pain in the abdomen will be felt more if there is pressure in the stomach. For example, when you cough, laugh, sneeze or walk.
Other symptoms of appendicitis that you might feel include:
- nausea
- gag
- lost appetite
- diarrhea or constipation
- mild fever and chills
- blushing
- can't fart
- enlarged stomach
If the symptoms of appendicitis above are not immediately treated, the appendix can rupture and spread bacteria to all parts of the abdomen, resulting in a condition of peritonitis. This is a condition that needs immediate treatment within the first 24 hours, and if it cannot get worse for up to 48 hours.
Not all symptoms of appendicitis are the same
Not everyone will experience the same symptoms. Some people experience symptoms as a whole, and others don't.
According to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, symptoms of appendicitis between babies and adults are not always the same.
Infants aged 2 years or less often show symptoms such as fever, vomiting, flatulence, and swollen abdomen. 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, abdominal pain due to appendicitis during pregnancy will be felt in the upper abdomen. This is a little different because the position of the intestine is pushed higher because of the fetus in the uterus. In addition, other symptoms in pregnant women are pain when urinating. Symptoms of fever and diarrhea are rare in pregnant women.
