What are the symptoms of chronic appendicitis in women?
Disease description:
I have had pain in my lower abdomen for some time, but I didn't pay much attention to it. Today, the pain became particularly severe after getting up, and after going to the hospital for an examination, I was diagnosed with appendicitis and need to undergo surgery. What are the symptoms of chronic appendicitis in women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The main symptoms of chronic appendicitis in women include:
1. Abdominal pain: Often表现为right lower quadrant pain, with varying intensity, possibly as a dull ache or colicky pain, which may worsen after strenuous activity or dietary indiscretion.
2. Gastrointestinal symptoms: Such as nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, abdominal distension, etc., with some patients also experiencing diarrhea or constipation.
3. Systemic symptoms: Long-term illness may lead to weight loss, fatigue, palpitations, etc., and some patients may develop a low-grade fever, usually around 38°C.
4. Physical signs: Significant tenderness in the right lower quadrant; in some patients, a firm, cord-like appendix may be palpated, causing pain upon touch.
