ABSTRACT

GJRA

GJRA - Global Journal For Research Analysis

2250 - 1991

Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research

gjra-5-8-5187

Original Research Paper

A study on the profile of signs and symptoms among appendicitis patients admitted in a tertiary health care Centre in Chennai

T.M.

Mani

Dr. Dr

Christina Mary P Paul

Dr. Dr

Ajinraj FM

Dr.

August 2016

5 8 01 02 ABSTRACT

<p>&nbsp;Aim: To study the profile of patients with appendicitis and also to know the association between age and certain symptoms of appendicitis among patients with appendicitis. Methodology: A study was conducted based on medical records of 60 patients with appendicitis that were randomly chosen from the medical records department. Results: The symptoms were more commonly seen among the younger age group (&le; 35 years) when compared to the older age group (&gt;35 years). All 100% of the study subjects had pain as a symptom.</p>