Appendicitis mix up with norovirus

Not_Fred_Honest

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My appendix had to be removed last month. To be fair I just thought it was norovirus :oops:

Its easy to mix the two up :rolleyes:

Appendicitis symptoms


  • Pain in the lower right abdomen that worsens over time
  • Pain that worsens when you move, cough, or press on the area
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Fever
  • Decreased appetite

    • Abdominal swelling
    • Bloating
    • Constipation
    • Difficulty passing gas

    Norovirus symptoms
  • Fever, headache, and body aches
  • Dehydration
  • Abdominal pain and aching limbs
  • Chills
  • Muscle aches
  • Watery or loose diarrhea

    • Dizziness when standing
    • Dry mouth
    • Unusual sleepiness or fussiness

 
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