Question 1

i have pain in the right side close to bladder. i don't have other symptoms only pain when i bend over sometimes. i have done some tests by myself for apendacitis and i don't think that i have. only think that i worried that i have pain when i cough?

Accepted Answer

: If the pain is persistent, see your doctor for evaluation and treatment. This discomfort could be due to a muscle strain, for example. But, the only way to know for sure is to examine you and obtain tests, if needed. You may need a CT scan, for example. So, see your doctor. Good luck to you!

Question 2

what are appendecitis symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Many: Abdominal pain, initially in the umbilical area, moving to the right lower quadrant, fevers of about 102, nausea/vomiting and diarrhea.  This constellation of symptoms should prompt you to be seen.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of apendisitis?

Accepted Answer

Sick: Fever, anorexia, umbilical or right lower quadrant pain assuming your appendix is in the right lower quadrant.

Question 4

how can i tell if i have apendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Pain and illness: Usually gradual onset mid abdominal discomfort that gets worse and moves to the right lower abdomen, getting worse over 24-48 hours. Usually do not feel like eating. Sometimes fever or vomiting. Painful abdomen to move around or walk.

Question 5

at what age does appendecitis mostly occur ?

Accepted Answer

Appendicitis: can occur at any age.  It is a common misconception that it is more common in young patients, but this is not true.

Question 6

what is the age of appendecitis and how do you know if you have it?is it like unbearable pain or a little pain?

Accepted Answer

Appencitis: Although appendicitis can happen at any age 10 year old and 20 year old males are very common times to get an appy.  The pain is usually not severe initially, but gets progressively worse to a degre that it is difficult to stand or walk. Most people with an appendicitis want to lie still.

Question 7

what causes epiploic appendagitis?

Accepted Answer

ASimpleTwist Of Fate: Epiploic appendeges are teardrop-shaped pieces of fat that are normally attached to the colon. Serendipitously, one can twist & cutoff it's blood supply, causing pain.  Fortunately, this causes no further problems however this can be mistaken for other diseases like appendicitis or diverticulitis. Prior to ct, we often found this out in surgery; nowadays, this is often avoided.

Question 8

epiploic appendagitis? whats that?

Accepted Answer

The great pretender!: Epiploic appendices are tear-drop shaped projections of fat that are attached to the outer wall of the large intestine. They have a propensity to twist, which may cut-off its blood supply and cause acute pain.This is a self-limiting condition that does not require any treatment. When this occurs on the right side, it is often mistaken for appendicitis, unless a skilled radiologist finds this on ct.

Question 9

what is epiploic appendagitis like?

Accepted Answer

Unexplained pain: The fingerlike fatty appendages can sometimes twist on themselves and constrict the blood supply.  when this happens, one feels very localized pain until the distal portion dies off.  They usually require no surgery unless they are mistaken for something else, when they can easily be amputated to make the pain better faster.  But surgery is usually not necessary

Question 10

how is epiploic appendagitis treated?

Accepted Answer

If your doctor: Could be absolutely certain that this is the cause of problems, it should resolve on its own.  If it does not improve after two weeks, other causes are possible.  Sometimes it is difficult to tell for sure.  Follow up with your doctor until your symptoms resolve completely.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Apendacitis

A member asked:

I have pain in the right side close to bladder. i don't have other symptoms only pain when i bend over sometimes. i have done some tests by myself for apendacitis and i don't think that i have. only think that i worried that i have pain when i cough?

A member asked:

What are appendecitis symptoms?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of apendisitis?

A member asked:

How can i tell if i have apendicitis?

A member asked:

At what age does appendecitis mostly occur ?

A member asked:

What is the age of appendecitis and how do you know if you have it?is it like unbearable pain or a little pain?

A member asked:

What causes epiploic appendagitis?

A member asked:

Epiploic appendagitis? whats that?

A member asked:

What is epiploic appendagitis like?

A member asked:

How is epiploic appendagitis treated?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?