Patient's question:
1 day ago, the fever reappeared with a temperature of 38.6°C. I thought it was a fever and took fever-reducing medicine, which improved after two days. However, she still dislikes eating dinner and only drinks milk. There is mild abdominal pain and occasional dry heaving. Her stool is 60% hard and 40...Doctor's answer:
Appendicitis has the following many symptoms:1. Right lower abdominal pain;
2. Nausea, dry vomiting;
3. Constipation or nausea and vomiting;
4. High fever;
5. Loss of appetite and abdominal pain, etc.
Acute Appendicitis in Children:
Children's acute appendicitis progresses rapidly, with severe conditions, a high rate of perforation, and numerous complications. In infants under one year old, acute appendicitis recurs in almost 100% of cases, with a 70%-80% recurrence rate in children under two, and a 50% rate by age five. The mortality rate for acute appendicitis in children is 2%-3%, which is 10 times higher than in adults. Moreover, children are often uncooperative during examinations, making it difficult to confirm the range and severity of abdominal tenderness.
After diagnosis, immediate surgical removal of the appendix is necessary, along with enhanced preoperative preparation and postoperative comprehensive evaluation to reduce complications.
The abdominal pain of appendicitis often starts in the upper abdomen, below the xiphoid process, or around the navel. After about 6-8 hours, the pain gradually shifts downward and finally settles in the right lower abdomen. Coughing, hiccups, or light pressure can all cause pain in the right lower abdomen.
If you have the above symptoms, seek medical attention immediately nearby and do not take it lightly.