What are the symptoms of chronic appendicitis?

Chronic appendicitis, also known as chronic inflammation of the appendix, mainly presents with the following symptoms: 1. Abdominal pain: Frequently表现为 a dull ache or discomfort in the right lower abdomen. The pain may vary in nature, such as colicky or distending pain, and can occur intermittently. It may be relieved after passing gas or defecation. 2. Gastrointestinal symptoms: Such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, belching, possibly related to gastrointestinal irritation. 3. General symptoms: Some patients may experience mild fever, fatigue, excessive sweating, hot flashes, headache, and other symptoms of autonomic dysfunction, as well as mental symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression. 4. Abdominal signs: Tenderness at McBurney's point, rebound tenderness, and abdominal muscle guarding in the right lower abdomen, which are particularly pronounced when inflammation is evident.