APPENDICITIS SYMPTOMS |
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The 'classical picture'
of appendicitis as seen in 50% of cases is:
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Abdominal pain. -
This usually starts in the centre of the abdomen and is
described as colicky (comes and goes in waves). Later, the pain
becomes constant and settles in the lower right part of the
abdomen where it may persist for hours. |
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Associated loss of
appetite. |
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Vomiting. |
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Tenderness in the
lower right part of the abdomen. |
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Associated fever. |
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Increased heart
rate. |
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