Rovsing sign is associated with which condition?

Rovsing sign is associated with which condition?

• A. Appendicitis
• B. Cholecystitis
• C. Pancreatitis
• D. Gastritis

Answer: (A)

Rovsing’s sign is a test for acute appendicitis based on peritoneal irritation. When pressure is applied in the left lower quadrant, it increases pressure and irritation on the peritoneum, causing pain to be felt in the right lower quadrant. This cross‑over pain pattern is characteristic of an inflamed appendix irritating the peritoneum around the abdominal cavity. That’s why this sign points toward appendicitis. The other conditions—gallbladder inflammation, pancreatitis, and stomach lining irritation—don’t typically produce this specific referred pain pattern, so Rovsing’s sign isn’t expected with them.

Rovsing’s sign is a test for acute appendicitis based on peritoneal irritation. When pressure is applied in the left lower quadrant, it increases pressure and irritation on the peritoneum, causing pain to be felt in the right lower quadrant. This cross‑over pain pattern is characteristic of an inflamed appendix irritating the peritoneum around the abdominal cavity. That’s why this sign points toward appendicitis. The other conditions—gallbladder inflammation, pancreatitis, and stomach lining irritation—don’t typically produce this specific referred pain pattern, so Rovsing’s sign isn’t expected with them.