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What are the atypical signs of appendicitis in the elderly?
Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency, but in elderly patients, it presents atypically, often without the classic symptoms. The percentage of appendicitis cases occurring in individuals aged 65 and over has been rising due to increased life expectancy, yet diagnosing it in this population remains a significant challenge. A blunted pain response and muted inflammatory signs mean clinicians must be vigilant for subtle indicators of the condition.
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Healthy Aging