10 Ruptured Appendix Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #2: Fever
Fever, or pyrexia, occurs when the body’s temperature set point is above the normal range. This increase causes a feeling of coldness known as chills and increased muscle contractions. This leads to greater heat production and conservation. A fever can be due to various medical conditions such as infections (bacterial, viral, parasitic, fungal), appendicitis, cancer, and deep vein thrombosis.
While a low-grade fever may be a common symptom among those with appendicitis, when there is a ruptured appendix, the spillage of gastrointestinal contents into the abdominal cavity results in peritonitis and can lead to higher grade fever.
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