10 Signs of Appendicitis
9. Dunphy Sign
The Dunphy sign is also known as the coughing test. It is described as pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen after coughing. It is one of the accessory signs associated with acute appendicitis. Even though it is not as specific as other tests, it is still useful to assess the presence of peritonitis.
During coughing, the pressure inside the abdominal cavity increases. This increased pressure can elicit abdominal pain in cases of acute appendicitis and/or peritonitis.
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