What are some signs of appendicitis?
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When I had appendicitis, I woke up, and I had a dagger-sharp pain in my upperleft stomach below the ribs. I started off thinking it was a bad stomach ache, but it just wouldnt go away. The pain started moving towards the lower right side of my stomach (a common symptom), and by the end of the night, I went to the hospital and had it removed. But the way I see it is that if you have appendicitis, you will know by the severe pain.
1101331
Probably should go to the er, could be most anything from appendix to kidney stones. You need to be seen if the pain is really bad. Pain is always a symptom not the disease.
986762
I'm a RN in an ER, Appendicitis usually presents with pain in the right lower side of your abdomen.  The pain may be sudden onset, usually quite severe.  If you press on it, it typically hurts more when you let go.  You may have a fever.  You will likely have nausea and or vomiting.  If you go to the hospital, they will do a blood test.  Your white blood cells will be elevated.  Then they will have to do either an ultrasound or a CT scan to diagnose it.  \nHope this helps.
388070
www.webmd.com would be a good starting point for additional resources.\n\nFor such a broad assignment, I would recommend picking the surgical procedure first. I think it would be easier to research "how an appendectomy is performed".
962456
Your appendix is on the right, so it isn't appendicitis.  (There is no way that the appendix can be on the left in case you were wondering)  The spleen is on the left, but it is located right under the ribcage.  Your kidneys are low in your abdomen and are located on both sides.  I would guess that it has something to do with your intestines though.
1005167
If the urine is yellow you may be in for jaundice!!!!1\nIf the pain is severe and in right side it can be appendicitis.!!!!\nMere sever constipation too can cause you many problems including stomach pain.\nTake lemon juice. Plenty of water, Lots of GREENS, Plantain fruits.YOGHURT in plenty.(If it is not jaundice)\nSmash ginger add lemon juice allow the white calcium to settle and the drink the decanted juice. \nCONSULT DOCTOR\nTake LIVER TONICS.
390095
your appendix is on your right side. you might want to go get that checked out
429915
is the pain generalized to middle, rt. or lft. how far down. it could b a couple things. rt. side appendix, lft. liver middle might have an ulcer. another factor is age. ask yourself these ?s. \n\ndoes it hurt all the time\n\nmore in a.m. than p.m.\n\ndoes pain go away when u lie down\n\ndoes it act up more after you've eaten\n\nconstant gas\n\ndiarrhea, vomiting or blood in stool\n\nif you answer yes, to more than 2 questions please c a dr.\n\non a scale of 1-10, 10 most severe rate the pain\n\npeptic ulcers or appendicitis r nothing to b casual about, especially if appendix bursts. hope this helps and u feel better.
310207
Do you still have your appendix?
98876
go to a doctor today if the pain is that bad you could have appendicites and if it bursts you are dead.You certainly arent pregnant.
1031639
You can find a layman's Abdominal Pain evaluation detailed at\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/article/90/100640.htm\n\nor others at\n\nhttp://search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22abdominal+pain%22+assessment&fr=FP-tab-web-t403&toggle=1&cop=&ei=UTF-8\n\nBUT if you are in THAT DEGREE of pain, you really SHOULD at least CALL your physician, TALK to at least a Nurse.\n\nFor a young lady, there are MULTIPLE possibilities there, YES, one of which is a TUBAL pregnancy (which CAN be FATAL), along with the ever-popular APPENDICITIS (which can ALSO be FATAL).\n\nDo yourself a favor you might LIVE to regret: CALL YOUR DOC!\n\nBest wishes.
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I don't know if you are a man or woman so I will give you advice for both \nWoman You might be pregnant, if you are still having regular periods it can be normal.  Go to a OB/GYN or just a GYN\nMan or woman You might be constipated and are back up and it can be very painful. It could be apendicitis\nThe main symptom of appendicitis is belly (abdominal) pain. The pain can feel like indigestion or like you need to have a bowel movement or pass gas.\n\nYou may have appendicitis if: \n\nYou have pain in your belly. The pain begins around your belly button but is felt all over your belly. \nWithin several hours, the pain gets stronger and then moves below your belly button on your right side (the lower right quadrant). The pain does not go away and gets worse when you move, walk, or cough. \nYou have pain in the upper right quadrant. \nYou feel nauseous or throw up a few times. You also may not feel like eating. \nYou have constipation, back pain, a slight fever, or a swollen abdomen. \nYou feel tired and do not have a lot of energy.\nI suggest going to the doctor to get checked out.
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hi, its good that they are keeping an eye on it. I had my appendix out 7 years ago and my appendix was leaking but I didnt know as I thought the pain was IBS. It eventually burst on the way down to theatre to remove it, luckily I didnt get peritonitis but was on an antibiotic drip and was off work for 6 weeks. Tell your friend to take painkillers but it the pain gets really bad to go hospital immediately. Always best to be on the safe side.
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It's good you're going to a doc for a check-up.\nIt would be difficult to diagnose you symptoms properly without being seen.\nBut these are symptoms for Appendicitis.\n\nTest:\n· A physical exam based upon the symptoms.\n· A urine test to rule out a urinary tract infection (UTI).\n· Ultrasound can show an inflamed appendix.\n\n· A blood count is taken to see if the white blood cell count is elevated, as is usually the case in acute appendicitis. If the doctor does suspect appendicitis, surgery will need to be performed within the next few hours. If not, the appendix can rupture and go into a condition known as peritonitis. Pus from the infected appendix spreads into the abdominal cavity, causing blood poisoning.\n\nSymptoms:\n· Generalized abdominal cramps. Pain usually begins near the navel and moves down to the lower right. The pain becomes worse when the person moves or touches the area.\n\n· Nausea or vomiting.\n· Elevated temperature.\n· Increased pulse rate.\n· Loss of appetite.\n· Constipation.\n· Abdominal swelling.\n\nIn appendicitis these symptoms tend to become more severe as time passes. Not everyone with appendicitis has all the symptoms. Never should a laxative or enema be taken if you suspect appendicitis. These medications can cause the appendix to rupture.
940011
Do you mean appendicitis?\n\nThe causes of appendicitis are generally unknown, but the leading theory is that obstruction of the appendiceal orifice is the inciting factor. Obstruction may come from fecal matter lodged in the appendix, impaction of mucous, a small tumor (such as a carcinoid), or even a small blood clot. Populations with high fiber diets have a low incidence of appendicitis and diverticulitis leading some to conclude diet induced constipation is a contributing cause. Viral infections, which can cause ulceration of the lining, can also lead to obstruction of the appendix through proliferation of lymphatic tissue in its walls. A viral etiology is a possible explanation for seasonal variations in rates of appendicitis and clustering of cases. Regardless of the cause, obstruction of the appendix may lead to progressive appendiceal distension. This distension increases the pressure within the appendix, which in turn impairs its blood supply. Deprived of blood, the appendix loses the ability to fight infection and fecal bacteria begin to grow out of control. Although spontaneous recovery can rarely occur, with time and lack of treatment the walls of the appendix eventually become gangrenous from the infection and lack of blood flow. As bacteria begin to leak out through the dying walls, pus forms within and around the appendix (suppuration). The end result of this cascade is appendiceal rupture causing peritonitis, which may lead to septicemia and eventually death.
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Umbilical hernia, infection, bowel obstruction, ascites (a collection of fluid) in the abdomen, Endometriosis...could be a number of things.  Other symptoms should help your doctor narrow it down (for example, is there discharge from the umbilicus, does it occur in relation to your menses, do you have a history of GI issues, is the umbilicus blue-tinged, etc. etc...).  It's also important to be re-checked for appendicitis, as that could be a misdiagnosis the first time around (it happens).\n\nBased on your additional comment, I'm even more inclined to think appendicitis.  Umbilical pain w/diarrhea are hallmark symptoms...is the pain moving to the right or shifting in any way?  Is it constant, or does it subside?\n\nI'd get a second opinion if I were you.  The worst that can happen is that you spent time getting another opinion that said it wasn't appendicitis too...but at least you'll be safer knowing.\n\nGood luck and feel better.
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I had an appendicitis and signs that I had were...\n\nVomitting, and a really bad stomach ache that won't go away, it's even hard to sleep with it. \n\nIf you have these, I would definately go to the ER and get checked out!