Appendicitis: How to Tell if Your Child has It

by Dr. Kilcup | Jun 14, 2011 | Articles, Digestive Health, Healthy Living | 91 comments

Imagine one of your kids is sick with a fever, tummy ache, and vomiting.  Would you know if he had appendicitis?  Could you recognize appendicitis symptoms? Would you know whether you should take him to the hospital?  If you aren’t sure, watch this video and you will be much more confident.  Knowing how to tell whether or not your child has an appendix issue can be something anyone can become comfortable with.

In this video I explain:

  • Where the appendix is
  • What the appendix does
  • What the signs and symptoms of appendicitis are
  • When it’s time to go the hospital
  • The lessons we learned from our experience

My eleven-year-old son came down with what we thought was food poisoning.  However, thanks to my training as a chiropractor and the grace of God, I knew how to diagnosis appendicitis at home and was able to get him to the hospital before he was in any grave danger.  Many people have asked me how to know whether a person has a problem with their appendix.  It became obvious that there was a real need to educate people, especially parents, about how to recognize when the appendix is infected.

As we went through this experience, I was surprised at how much my perspective as a chiropractor was important.  I was able to improve my son’s care several times as I questioned the doctors.  It is beyond the scope of this article to teach you everything I know about lab tests, drugs, diet, examination and diagnostic imaging related to appendicitis.  I have included what I think are the most helpful things to know when a loved one is sick, and you are trying to determine whether you should take them to the hospital.  If you are one of my patients, feel free to contact me if you have questions about a loved one.

Appendicitis in children is a scary thing, but knowing its signs and symptoms, and having an idea about when it’s time to go to the hospital, can make it a little less intimidating.

Darrell Kilcup, DC, CFMP


Hi there! I’m Dr. Kilcup. You know that health problem you’ve been dealing with – the one that doctors can’t seem to solve, that’s stealing way too much of your time, energy and joy? I can help you get to the bottom that. I am passionate about using the best of science and nutrition to find and fix root causes of health issues. Start your journey towards healing and relief today.

Ways We Can Work Together

location

MY OFFICE

phone

PHONE/SKYPE

Follow Dr. Kilcup

cfmp
All Reviews 4.8google logoGoogle 4.8
Overall Rating
4.8 131 reviews
Mike Kutz Avatar
Mike Kutz
4 months ago
I have been using the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for the last few weeks and It has helped me so much. I struggle quite a bit with work related stress. When I'm in the chamber I feel completely relaxed, so much so that I can bring my laptop inside and work without stressing. The calmness I feel in the chamber lasts for the remainder of the day as well. I have found too, the more consistent I am with sessions throughout the week the better I feel. The office staff seems well trained in running the tanks too, so I feel safe. I see Dr. Kilcup as well for my brain and gut health. Until now, I don't think I've ever known what "normal" or "healthy" feels like. Thank you all, sincerely!
read more
Sarina Gomez Avatar
Sarina Gomez
7 months ago
Dr. Kilcup is a pleasure to work with. His office is beautiful! I can’t wait to try his hyperbaric chambers!
read more
Kevin Miller Avatar
Kevin Miller
11 months ago
Darrell is highly knowledgeable and really gets to the root of the problem. Unlike a lot of doctors, Darrell doesn't just throw prescriptions at issues. He will test and test - digging for the cause and then working on fixing the issue. He and his staff are professional, courteous, and a joy to be around.
read more
Ciara Wakley Avatar
Ciara Wakley
1 year ago
I am very grateful to have found Dr. Kilcup and be his patient for the last couple of years. He has helped me restore my health back after being exposed to toxic mold for years. He helped identify and treat all of my symptoms I was experiencing and address the root problem. I was looking for the right person who could help me heal with natural therapies and supplements and Dr. Kilcup was the perfect fit. Every appointment and session was necessary and one step towards all the progress I made. Dr. Kilcup is a great functional medicine doctor who was also an advocate for my own health and well-being. I never received any care or attention to detail from other Doctors in past experiences except with Dr. Kilcup. Anyone who is seeking a holistic path towards healing or improving their own health should see him.
read more