Question 1

What are appendicitis symptoms in women over 40?

Accepted Answer

No mater what age you are, you will have pain in right lower side of your belly. Fever chills nausea and vomiting may be present.

Question 2

What are the symptoms of appendicitis in women usually?

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The "classic" pt: vague abdominal pain that 'moves' to the right lower abdomen over ~24hrs, becoming constant, progressively worsening; decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever. Studies have shown that only 50% of patients have classic symptoms, making the diagnosis somewhat challenging.  Ct scans have been very helpful for diagnosis in equivocal cases, but the radiation exposure is not trivial.

Question 3

Is there any other conditions in women that can be confused with appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

The appendix is located in the right-lower abdomen, often very close to the right ovary and fallopian tube. Any process that causes pain in this region can be confused with appendicitis, including a ruptured ovarian cyst, ovarian torsion, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, etc. By taking a history, examination, lab tests, +/- ct of the abdomen or ultrasound, we can often make the dx.

Question 4

Can women become infertile from an emergency appendicitis rupture?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization secondary to scarring in fallopian tubes has long been attributed to the consequence of pus within the pelvis, which can occur with perforated appendicitis. However, recent retrospective analyses have found the incidence of sterility to be much lower than claimed in the past.

Question 5

I am an obese woman suffering from a back injury--what can i do for this?

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Most just get better with time, activity modification and heat or hot showers combined with light exercise and cardiovascular exercise.  Otc medication can help as can life style changes like weight control, regular exercise and avoiding smoking.  Good sleeping habits and a good mattress make a difference .Make sure you  have good vitamin d intake and calcium intake.

Question 6

How many women in the united states are overweight,  obese?

Accepted Answer

Over 2/3 of us adults are overweight (bmi over 25). Among black women, the incidence is 82%.  The term "obesity" applies to people with a bmi over 30. That is about 30-40 pounds over ideal weight. The attached picture shows that over 35% of the us is obese!  education, advocacy, and research are available through the obesity action coalition. Check it out.

Question 7

Am i considered obese? i'm 5'9", 161 lbs, 19 years old, and female.

Accepted Answer

145 is right on spot (roughly speaking). Plus 10% would be 160 pounds.  Sounds fine. Take care.

Question 8

Is it normal for a obese women to have huge saggy breasts with saucer  size areolas?

Accepted Answer

but maybe not healthy.

Question 9

If a woman of short stature is overweight or obese do you think the excess weight will cause them to appear shorter in height?

Accepted Answer

It is perception which is how one person looks at it.. And that is just their opinion. Obese or thin ones height is ones height... And whether they appear short or not really should not make any difference. Carry yourself as tall and that is what comes through!

Question 10

What causes difficult emptiness of bladder (emptiness in 2-3-4 times with valsalva's manoeuvre) in a 31yr isterectomized (+menopaused) obese woman?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete bladder emptying can be due to several reasons- 1.) Bladder neck compromise with the hysterectomy. 2). A lack of estrogen to the urethra from the vagina. The floor of the bladder and roof of the vagina are the same.3.) Nerve issues with the bladder.  A GYN Urologist or Urologist can perform Urodynamic testing and confirm a cause for appropriate treatment.

Appendicitis in obese women

What are appendicitis symptoms in women over 40?

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What are the symptoms of appendicitis in women usually?

Is there any other conditions in women that can be confused with appendicitis?

Can women become infertile from an emergency appendicitis rupture?

I am an obese woman suffering from a back injury--what can i do for this?

How many women in the united states are overweight, obese?

Am i considered obese? i'm 5'9", 161 lbs, 19 years old, and female.

Is it normal for a obese women to have huge saggy breasts with saucer size areolas?

If a woman of short stature is overweight or obese do you think the excess weight will cause them to appear shorter in height?

What causes difficult emptiness of bladder (emptiness in 2-3-4 times with valsalva's manoeuvre) in a 31yr isterectomized (+menopaused) obese woman?

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