Question 1

can an ectopic pregnancy look like appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the abdominal pain is on the right lower side, an ectopic can mimic an appendicitis.

Question 2

can an ectopic pregnancy be mistaken for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Symptoms of lower abdomen or pelvic pain can be similar. Ultrasound may be difficult to tell fallopian tube from appendix swelling. Best way to tell the difference can be a pregnancy test (positive if ectopic pregnancy).

Question 3

might an ectopic pregnancy be mistaken for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, before it: Happened all the time.  Now that we have better tests like ct scans and ultrasounds, and more sensitive pregnancy tests, doctors can usually tell the difference.  But not all the time.

Question 4

is appendicitis or appendix removal and ectopic pregnancy related? or have an effect on future pregnancy or conception?

Accepted Answer

No and maybe: Appendicitis is neither related to ectopic pregnancy nor to future fertility.  An ectopic pregnancy could affect future fertility however.

Question 5

if recently been discharged from hospital with suspected appendicitis or ectopic pregnancy if got a health pregnancyultrasound confirmed this if got pain relief and anti sickness still in pain and hurting what would you reccomend me doing please?

Accepted Answer

: In view of having continuing abdominal pain,I recommend being reexamined by your physician,a surgeon or in the hospital emergency room. Persistence or reoccurence of abdominal pain is concerning. Additional testing.is probably needed.

Question 6

i'm just wondering, if you're a coma and you're having an ectopic pregnancy or appendicitus what happens?

Accepted Answer

If you are in : A coma, it is unlikely you will have sex, so ectopic would be unlikely.  Appendicitis, however, can happen, not only in comatose patients, but other patients who are sick from other causes.  But usually coma or near coma patients are in a hospital, so they can get a ct scan to make immediate diagnosis if appendicitis is suspect.

Question 7

what are some signs of an ectopic pregnancy? 22yo, mirena (levonorgestrel) iud 2 1/2 years. lower r. pain near hipbone and into groin area. ct scan said not appendicit

Accepted Answer

C MD: If you are concerned about a possible ectopic pregnancy then you need to be checked immediately. Did they not do a pregnancy test before the ct scan? Other things like cysts, endometriosis, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hernias can all cause those symptoms but most are detectable on a ct or a pelvic ultrasound. A muscular strain or injury would not. Get it checked.

Question 8

what might the very beginning symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy feel like?

Accepted Answer

Pain and bleeding: An ectopic pregnancy may start out feeling just like a normal pregnancy. However, once the embryo grows large enough to put pressure on the fallopian tube, you may start to have crampy abdominal or pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding (often after having missed a period). If this is you then you need to get to the er right away as this can become very serious very quickly if not treated properly.

Question 9

why is that a women will put on water weight in 2 months of being pregnant? with a ectopic pregnancy on top of that. like almost 30 pounds.

Accepted Answer

I am unaware: That you can separate ectopic pregnancy from regular pregnancy by following your weight.  As a radiologist we usually can tell you have an ectopic pregnancy by doing an ultrasound exam.  As for the weight gain this is due to the fact the baby needs all sorts of things to develop.  It has an amniotic sac, and placenta - which has a certain weight and your uterus swells up as well.

Question 10

is actual gas , not just gas like pains a sign of ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: Gas in not a sign of ectopic pregnancy.  Pelvic  pain and bleeding typically 6-8 weeks after last period are some classic symptoms of ectopic pregnancy.

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Is appendicitis or appendix removal and ectopic pregnancy related? or have an effect on future pregnancy or conception?

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If recently been discharged from hospital with suspected appendicitis or ectopic pregnancy if got a health pregnancyultrasound confirmed this if got pain relief and anti sickness still in pain and hurting what would you reccomend me doing please?

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I'm just wondering, if you're a coma and you're having an ectopic pregnancy or appendicitus what happens?

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What are some signs of an ectopic pregnancy? 22yo, mirena (levonorgestrel) iud 2 1/2 years. lower r. pain near hipbone and into groin area. ct scan said not appendicit

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What might the very beginning symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy feel like?

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Why is that a women will put on water weight in 2 months of being pregnant? with a ectopic pregnancy on top of that. like almost 30 pounds.

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Is actual gas , not just gas like pains a sign of ectopic pregnancy?

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