Question 1

what are appendicitis symptoms in women over 40?

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Right sided pain: 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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RLQ Pain(SAMEasMEN): 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

Many: 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

Overstated: 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 52/female. started with pain under my belly button on sat. which moved to appendix area. by night i had chills & a low fever. sunday, fever was gone; on and off pain in appendix area. monday, same but 97 temp. bloated, no appetite. appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

: Likely. Pl see your doc/surgeon right away

Question 6

22 year old female- abdominal in lower, front, right, hip area. spontaneous sharp pain and it hurt with pressure. had a colonoscopy and didn't find anything. feels better with knees to chest. don't think it's appendicitis, kidney stones, or uti?

Accepted Answer

: Occasionally, if you are not on oral bcp's,  a cyst may form in your ovary, and if enlarging, can cause pain. Your GYN physician may order an ultrasound of the pelvis if the pain persists.  Pelvic infections are sometimes not symmetrical and can also cause pain.

Question 7

in er for appendicitis like pain (neg). once home saw this in my chart "heterogeneous masslike echotexture in the endocervical canal without demonstrable blood flow". could being on my period cause this? cause for concern? 32 yo female?

Accepted Answer

: You should have a transvaginal ultrasound repeated after you are done with your period.

Question 8

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

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Most are self limit: 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 9

is it normal for a 13 year old female whos 5'2 to have 34dd even though shes not overweight or obese?

Accepted Answer

: It happens. The eventual breast size of any female depends on an interaction of their hormones and the receptor cells in their breast. They could end up as a bump on a pancake or a watermelon. These are managed as best they can with professional bra selection. After they finish their growth phase, some elect reduction when back issues become a quality-of-life problem

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

68% overweight!!: 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.

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Appendicitis in obese women

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What are appendicitis symptoms in women over 40?

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What are the symptoms of appendicitis in women usually?

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

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Can women become infertile from an emergency appendicitis rupture?

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I am 52/female. started with pain under my belly button on sat. which moved to appendix area. by night i had chills & a low fever. sunday, fever was gone; on and off pain in appendix area. monday, same but 97 temp. bloated, no appetite. appendicitis?

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22 year old female- abdominal in lower, front, right, hip area. spontaneous sharp pain and it hurt with pressure. had a colonoscopy and didn't find anything. feels better with knees to chest. don't think it's appendicitis, kidney stones, or uti?

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In er for appendicitis like pain (neg). once home saw this in my chart "heterogeneous masslike echotexture in the endocervical canal without demonstrable blood flow". could being on my period cause this? cause for concern? 32 yo female?

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

A member asked:

Is it normal for a 13 year old female whos 5'2 to have 34dd even though shes not overweight or obese?

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

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