10 Signs and Symptoms Of Appendicitis

4. Constipation or Diarrhea

Once the body is calling on fluids to get to the scene of the accident, in this case appendicitis, extra fluids that would have normally been used to move feces through the colon are now absent. Those fluids have another job to do.

Depending on what you consumed before appendicitis ensued, you may have loose stools or diarrhea. Runny, loose stools that persist are undeniably another symptom of appendicitis, when taken into consideration with all other factors. These loose stools could persist as the body attempts to clear invaders out of the afflicted person’s system.

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If someone ate a cheeseburger, for example, that would be very bacteria-friendly and would likely lead to loose stools. If a salad was consumed prior, then diarrhea would be the likely result. Many factors are to be considered as the picture of appendicitis comes together.