What are signs of apendicitis? My 4 year old is having bad ...

It is unusual for a child this age to have appendicitis, but not unheard of. You should call your pediatrician for an accurate diagnosis.

The symptoms are: (but vary from patient to patient)

    * Dull pain near the navel or the upper abdomen that becomes sharp as it moves to the lower right abdomen. This is usually the first sign
    * Loss of appetite
    * Nausea and/or vomiting soon after abdominal pain begins
    * Abdominal swelling
    * Temperature of 99° F to 102° F
    * Constipation or diarrhea with gas
    * Inability to pass gas

Almost half the time, other symptoms appear, including:

    * Dull or sharp pain anywhere in the upper or lower abdomen, back, or rectum
    * Painful urination
    * Vomiting that precedes the abdominal pain

Here is some more info:




http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/appendicitis/index.htm

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