Early Appendicitis Symptoms in Children

Early Appendicitis Symptoms in Children: An Overview

Early appendicitis symptoms in adults can include:

 

Early appendicitis symptoms in children are less common. Infants and young children are usually more difficult to diagnose with appendicitis because they cannot communicate their symptoms with their parents or doctors. Without a clear explanation of symptoms, doctors must rely on a physical exam and less specific symptoms, such as vomiting and fatigue. While toddlers with appendicitis may have trouble eating and may seem unusually sleepy, children with appendicitis may have constipation or small stools that contain mucus.

 

Early Appendicitis Symptoms in Children: Summary

Although appendicitis symptoms vary widely among children, parents should contact a doctor immediately if they think that their child has appendicitis. (Click Appendicitis in Children for more information.)