Question 1

can a hematoma from your appendix being removed cause swelling and lump on your wrist?

Accepted Answer

No: If you had an IV placed in your hand it may be the issue but that should be obvious?

Question 2

is it normal for your appendix area near your hip to swell and bruise with pain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If there is an associated hernia in that area, yes. But it should be checked by your doctor too.

Question 3

i have a bruise on my stomach where my appendix should be.. should i be worried? what would cause this?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to tell: you should be examined by a physician, as it could be nothing to worry about but it could represent a skin disorder, or clotting disorder.

Question 4

bruise on my hope sharp pain in my lower right hand side swelling abit think its my appendix?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Though bruising is not usually a sign of appendicitis but right lower quadrant can be.

Question 5

my appendix got removed saturday  and in the last the last 2 days have gotten a huge bruise from my belly button down to my pelvis and it hurts ?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: This extensive ecchymosis and associated postoperative  pain is of concern and I feel that the operating surgeon will want to evaluate you for possible infection and/or excessive bleeding.

Question 6

can appendix be on the left?

Accepted Answer

No, however: There is a very rare condition known as situs inversus where your internal organs are reversed or are a mirror image of the normal organ locations.  This is an anomaly that occurs during fetal development, usually of no significance.

Question 7

how do i know i have appendix?

Accepted Answer

Well: Its a difficult diagnosis to make as doesnt always present with the typical central abdominal pain that then moves to the right and sore with couging/movement, maybe feverish and loss of appetite.  Also in a female multiple other posisbilities - urine, pelvic problem, early pregnancy problem.  So if any concerns given a number of serious possibilities safest to have urgent doctor exam and tests.

Question 8

is the appendix on the left or right?

Accepted Answer

Right: Right, but it can be long and lay in different areas of the abdomen.

Question 9

what is the role and function of appendix?

Accepted Answer

Unknown.: It is uncertain if the appendix plays a minor role in immune function in infancy.  What is certain is that it can be removed safely with no obvious long-term side effects and clearly has no major physiologic role in adult life.

Question 10

what d cause of d pain in my appendix area.

Accepted Answer

Describe your pain: Pain from appendicitis usually starts around your belly button then travels to your right lower abdomen as the appendicitis gets work. The pain could also come from constipation, diarrhea, or ovaries. Some women get pain with ovulation prior to your period. There are a variety of causes and would need more of a description of the pain & other symptoms to help narrow it down.

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Can a hematoma from your appendix being removed cause swelling and lump on your wrist?

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Is it normal for your appendix area near your hip to swell and bruise with pain?

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I have a bruise on my stomach where my appendix should be.. should i be worried? what would cause this?

A member asked:

Bruise on my hope sharp pain in my lower right hand side swelling abit think its my appendix?

A member asked:

My appendix got removed saturday and in the last the last 2 days have gotten a huge bruise from my belly button down to my pelvis and it hurts ?

A member asked:

Can appendix be on the left?

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How do i know i have appendix?

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Is the appendix on the left or right?

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What is the role and function of appendix?

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What d cause of d pain in my appendix area.

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