Appendicitis

Question 1

Def

Answer 1

Acute inflammation of the appendix

Question 2

S/s

Answer 2

Vague abdominal pain in the initial stages, localizing to the right lower quadrant over a few hours
Nausea and vomiting (which usually develop after the onset of pain)
Small-volume, frequent, soft stools, often confused with diarrhea
Fever (usually low grade unless perforation occurs, which results in high fever)

Question 3

Management/Tx

Answer 3

Management:
- antibiotics for 7-14 days

Tx:
- emergency surgery