10 Signs of Appendicitis
10. Markle Sign
The Markle sign is one of the least used diagnostic signs associated with acute appendicitis. To assess the Markle sign, the patient is asked to stand up and to shift its weigh into the tip of their toes. The examiner then will ask the patient to drop into their heels. If positive, the patient will complain of abdominal pain.
This is considered to be an accessory sign of appendicitis, which means that if this sign is not present, it is not enough evidence to rule out appendicitis. This sign is helpful in the early stages of appendicitis, where the symptoms are still developing and other signs might not be as evident.
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