Appendicitis
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Appendicitis Appendicitis refers to infection in the appendix, which becomes obstructed and swollen. A ruptured appendix can be fatal and thus appendicitis is one of the most common reasons for abdominal surgery. | ||||
Disease information
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Symptom
| Symptom | Probability |
|---|---|
| Abdominal pain | 70 |
| Diarrhea | 70 |
| Loss of appetite | 60 |
| Nausea | 70 |
| Vomiting | 70 |
| Fever | 70 |
| Tenderness | 70 |
| Abdominal cramps | 70 |
| Elevated CRP | 60 |
| Bellybutton pain | 100 |
Complications[edit | edit source]
| Symptom | Probability |
|---|---|
| Bacteremia | 20 |
Examinations[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Examination
- Interview
- Physical examination
- Temperature measurement
- CRP
- Blood draw
- Abdominal palpation
- Blood analysis - ICU
- Differential diagnosis
If complications occur:
- Microbial sampling
Treatments[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Treatment
If complications occur:
Additional treatments:
