how do you know if you need your appendix takin out?
539029
When you press on your tummy it will hurt when you release....Not when you press down...So press down then release...If it hurts when you release...I'd get to the Dr.!
900778
There are several things it could be. Appendicitis is one of them. One quick test for that is to have someone press their hand (keeping it fairly flat) over the lower portion of your abdomen and press firmly. Does that increase your pain? Then have them release the pressure suddenly. Does that increase your pain? If the later causes your pain to increase, then, most likely, it is your appendix. That means you need to get into a doctor like NOW!!! you know STAT!!! If your appendix ruptures, the pain goes away and the problem has just increased 100% because you now have to deal with internal infection.\n\nHave you had any nausea/vomiting/constipation/diarrhea in the past 2-3 days days? any fever? How much fluid have you been consuming? Have you been peeing? \n\nThose are all questions that need to be answered. You could be looking at problems with your ovaries, bladder infection, kidney infections, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), the flu, intestinal flu, and so on. My recommendation is to talk with your health-care provider and follow their recommendation.
310207
Do you still have your appendix?
1097386
Inflammation causes an appendicitis attack !
875517
i am not a male but i am not sure what side your appendex is on i think its left but anyway have you been drinking alot of sodas or coffe sometimes this can cause the same kind of pain symptons as an appendix...but be safe and call hospitable
734669
If the majority of the pain is on the right side it needs to be checked ASAP!!!  Sounds like a gall bladder attack or appendix's. Both can be very serious if they rupture.  Go the ER if the pain is that bad!!  Waiting can make the situation much worse!!
507925
The appendix can hurt when infected, but can also be a general pain, not specific... A friend recently had appendicitis, but thought it was the flu (throwing up and diarhea).  Luckily she happened to have a doctor's app. for something else and had surgery before it burst; it was double in size.\n\nOnce it ruptures, the poison from infection spreads to the bloodstream, and that is what can kill people.
792635
You might want to see a doctor, there is always a possibility that it could be your appendix....are you having a normal appetite? Can you hold anything down? The easiest way to tell is, and yes I know this sounds stupid, but jump on your right leg, if you have an intense pain in your right side, I would suggest going to the doctor. I am not a doctor or anything, but I had this happen not to long ago and that is what my doctor was worried about.
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.
972725
the doctor will check your groin area and have you cough so he can feel if you have a hernia. If you have a hernia and you cough the stomach wall will poke out and that's how he can tell. If you are young and active it has to be fixed, but if older and not active you could very well let it be, depending and the stage that it's in.  the procedure is very easily done as in and out day surgery.
1057661
depends on what the pain is from....did you pull a muscle?  did you get hit/kicked in that area?  is there a rash/scabs with this pain?  do you have a bulge sticking out other than you package that might be a hernia? does it burn when you pee?  do you have a fever? any other symptoms?  I guess you better see a doctor huh?
537869
Go to the ER NOW.  PLEASE.\nR.Abd pain, Fever, cramping, diarrhea -> you need to rule out appendicitis ASAP.  \nIts most likely food poisening; less likely Appendicitis vs Crohn's.  BUT you have to rule out something acute & URGENT like appendicitis!!\n\nMeanwhile drink plenty of fluids like gatorade or water.
986672
Appendicitis can cause a variety of symptoms that may change over time. The most common early symptom is an aching pain around your navel that often shifts later to your lower right abdomen. As the inflammation in your appendix spreads to nearby tissues, especially the inner lining (peritoneum) of your abdomen, the pain may become sharper and more severe.\n\nEventually, the pain tends to settle in your lower right abdomen ¾ near your appendix at what's known as McBurney point. This point is about halfway between your navel and the top of your right pelvic bone. But the location of your pain may vary, depending on your age and the position of your appendix. Young children, especially, may have appendicitis pain in different places.\n\nIf you apply gentle pressure to the area that hurts, it will feel tender. As you release the pressure, especially if you do it suddenly, appendicitis pain often will feel worse (rebound tenderness). It will also tend to get worse if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements. This is particularly true if the inflamed appendix is touching the peritoneum — the silk-like membrane that lines the inner abdominal wall and enfolds the intestines. The pain may lessen somewhat if you lie on your side and pull your knees up toward your chest.\n\nIn addition to pain, you may have one or more of the following signs and symptoms:\n\nNausea and sometimes vomiting \nLoss of appetite \nA low-grade fever that starts after other signs and symptoms appear \nConstipation \nAn inability to pass gas \nDiarrhea \nAbdominal swelling
1042654
Well, hernia is a possibilty\n\nBUT......\n\nit could also be an appendicitis that needs immediate attention.  Right lower quadrant pain like from appendicitis can travel down to the testes.  So go to ER.
1011510
go get it checked out
512489
If there's no immediate obvious explanation (like you just bumped it) - get a medical evaluation.  This could be an early sign of something serious.
210494
Since your pain is acute, I will go to the doctor or the emergency room NOW for you could have appendicitis. It isn't related to age. You shouldn't be having this pain. Get going and let's not guess about this one...go to the doctor NOW!  Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.