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How do I know if it's gas or appendicitis?

My son is 13 years old and he has stomach pain. How do I know if it's gas or appendicitis?

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A careful history & physical exam is necessary. Clues are: abd pain, vomiting, low grade fever. Pain settles in the RLQ. US of abd is helpful in atypical cases