In appendicitis when the inflammation is confined only to the appendix what are the symptoms and why? 2. When does the pain become localized and why? 3. Hip extension pain is what sign? 4. Hip flexion + internal rotation is what sign?

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1. In appendicitis when the inflammation is confined only to the appendix what are the symptoms and why? 2. When does the pain become localized and why? 3. Hip extension pain is what sign? 4. Hip flexion + internal rotation is what sign?