Could my son have an appendicitis or is probably just a stomach bug?

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My son woke at 2 am vomiting, had a fever (100), and abdominal pain.  I took him to the Dr and they palpated his belly.  My son is four and he said it hurt worse when she pressed on the lower right quadrant.  He finally stopped vomiting around lunch time after vomiting around 12 times today.  He has had a fever almost all day (between 100 and 100.9) and has complained of belly pain off and on all day.  The Dr. said that if he gets worse to call back and she would call back tomorrow if I never called them.   So he never got worse but got better and now he is sleeping.  He still has a fever though despite the Tylenol we have given him and he still says his belly hurts.  Should I be worried about appendicitis still and if so what should I look for tonight?  Do kids with appendicitis have belly pain on and off or is it constant and do they seem to quit vomiting and get to feeling a little better?

NightWindWhisperss · Accepted Answer

It's unlikely to be appendicitis.

Appendicitis, almost always has a very specific sign.  When the abdomen on the lower right hand side is palpated there is no pain upon palpation.  Then when the practitioner releases the pressure (lifts up) there is intense pain.

Gut ailments can be truly awful, but it would have to be a really pathetic practitioner to miss the specific palpation sign so it's probably a bug (virus).  

If he has appendicitis and there is a sudden lack of pain, with a significant increase in temperature, that could be a significant warning sign (we're talking 102+) of a perforated appendix (it can be a tiny perforation which can cause internal infection of the peritoneum (where the intestines are held).   Should you see a rapid increase in temperature that would be an indication to go to an ED.

Caveat: It is best to rely upon your medical practitioner for advice.

? · Answer

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Anthony · Answer

i think you should take him to the doctors again... just in case. Its much better to go and have it be nothing, then not go and have it be apendicitis

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