Patient's question:
The patient is a 6-year-old boy who was in good health before. He experiences pain in the lower abdomen, especially around the navel, with intermittent pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting. His stool is sticky, and he has a poor appetite. There is a in the lower abdomen.Doctor's answer:
Appendicitis is one of the common causes of abdominal pain in children. Clinically, it is often confused with acute appendicitis. It is more common in children under 7 years old, mostly viral infections, and often occurs in winter and spring. It often occurs during the course of acute upper respiratory tract infection or as a complication of intestinal inflammation. Typical symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, sometimes accompanied by diarrhea or constipation.Epidemiology: Clinical reports show more boys than girls affected, with higher incidence in winter and spring. It often occurs as a complication of upper respiratory tract infection or intestinal infection and has been gradually increasing.