Appendicitis Vs. Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, And Treatment Explained
Appendicitis, due to appendix inflammation, causes pain in the lower right abdomen that progresses from periumbilical to localized. Pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas, leads to upper abdominal pain radiating to the back. Appendicitis often presents with nausea, vomiting, and constipation, while pancreatitis can include diarrhea. Fever is common in both conditions. Appendicitis-specific signs include Rovsing’s,…