Appendicitis
Appendicitis ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. While sharp, stabbing pain in the lower right abdomen is a characteristic symptom of appendicitis, it tends to develop as the condition progresses.
Correct. Nausea and loss of appetite are common early symptoms of appendicitis. Inflammation in the early stages can lead to irritation of the abdominal lining, resulting in these symptoms.
Incorrect. Severe, constant pain radiating to the back is not a typical early sign of appendicitis. This type of pain is more commonly associated with other conditions.
Incorrect. Feeling bloated and experiencing excessive gas are not specific early signs of appendicitis. These symptoms may be present in various digestive conditions.
A) Incorrect. While sharp, stabbing pain in the lower right abdomen is a characteristic symptom of appendicitis, it tends to develop as the condition progresses.
B) Correct. Nausea and loss of appetite are common early symptoms of appendicitis. Inflammation in the early stages can lead to irritation of the abdominal lining, resulting in these symptoms.
C) Incorrect. Severe, constant pain radiating to the back is not a typical early sign of appendicitis. This type of pain is more commonly associated with other conditions.
D) Incorrect. Feeling bloated and experiencing excessive gas are not specific early signs of appendicitis. These symptoms may be present in various digestive conditions.