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  2. Epiploic appendagitis - Wikipedia

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    The two inflammatory conditions are quite indistinguishable based on physical manifestations. Patients with diverticulitis will present with nausea, vomiting, fever, elevated leukocyte count, rebound tenderness, and will have more extensive lower abdominal pain than patients with epiploic appendagitis.

  3. Valentino's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    A physical examination that is positive for abdominal pain categorized as McBurney's point tenderness, Blumberg's sign, Rovsing's sign, Dunphy's sign and psoas sign, could all indicate acute appendicitis and lead to misdiagnosis. [citation needed] However, these physical examination findings are also present in Valentino's Syndrome.

  4. Acute abdomen - Wikipedia

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    Common causes of an acute abdomen include a gastrointestinal perforation, peptic ulcer disease, mesenteric ischemia, acute cholecystitis, appendicitis, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, and an abdominal hemorrhage. However, this is a non-exhaustative list and other less common causes may also lead to an acute abdomen. [2]

  5. Stomach pain isn't the only symptom of appendicitis -- here ...

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    Appendicitis is odd because the appendix doesn’t have a purpose, but a blockage in the lining of the appendix can result in infection and multiply. Stomach pain isn't the only symptom of ...

  6. Abdominal pain - Wikipedia

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    The elderly person's ability to fight infection is weakened as a result. [31] Additionally, they have changed the strength and integrity of their skin and mucous membranes, which are physical barriers to infection. It is well known that older patients experience altered pain perception. [32]

  7. Abdominal guarding - Wikipedia

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    Guarding is a characteristic finding in the physical examination for an abruptly painful abdomen (an acute abdomen) with inflammation of the inner abdominal (peritoneal) surface due, for example, to appendicitis or diverticulitis. The tensed muscles of the abdominal wall automatically go into spasm to keep the tender underlying tissues from ...

  8. Beyond Bingo: The 50+ Best Activities for Seniors in Assisted ...

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    Physical activity also stimulates blood flow to the brain, which may help improve cognitive function. Increase mental stimulation . Keeping your mind sharp through activities can reduce signs of ...

  9. Appendicitis - Wikipedia

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    The possibility of peritonitis is the reason why acute appendicitis warrants rapid evaluation and treatment. People with suspected appendicitis may have to undergo a medical evacuation . Appendectomies have occasionally been performed in emergency conditions (i.e., not in a proper hospital) when a timely medical evacuation was impossible.