Question 1

how can i tell between menstrual cramps or appendicitis?

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Pain: Menutrual cramps are more on the bilateral associated with mentruation, and appendicits is on the right side, can have fever.

Question 2

how can you tell if you are having severe menstrual cramps or if it's appendicitis?

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History and Exam...: This can certainly be confusing to distinguish.  Appendicitis often starts as pain around the belly button that eventually localized to the right lower side of your belly.  There is often associated nausea.  These symptoms might also occur in the setting of menstrual cramps and pregnancy!  I am happy to help you further.  I have a clinic in madison:  (608) 227-7007.  

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Question 3

appendicitis or menstrual cramps, how can i know?

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If worried, see doc: The classic symptoms of appendicitis are abdominal pain localizing to the right lower quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen, some nausea and vomiting, and lack of appetite. On exam, there is RLQ tenderness. If the appendix has ruptured, pain and tenderness may be throughout the abdomen. Labs generally show elevated white blood count. Abdominal ultrasound or CT scan are increasingly used for dx.

Question 4

appendicitis or menstrual cramps, how can i tell?

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Timing, severity: Appendicitis would not be a monthly recurring event like menstrual cramps.  Location of pain with appendicitis can be quite variable, but tends to be progressively worse.  If the pain your are experiencing is different than previous monthly cramps, see your doctor.  Untreated appendicitis can make you very sick and even be fatal.

Question 5

how to tell if it's just appendictis or just menstrual cramps?

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Sometimes : Difficult to tell without blood and imaging tests, even for medical professionals.  If you have nausea, vomiting, severe pain, or fever, get to ed right away.

Question 6

how to remove menstrual cramps?

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Menstrual cramps: Try: omega- 3 fatty acids or magnesium (supplementation or through diet) with your doctor’s approval.   Nsaid'scan help with pain.  Discuss use of a traditional herbal like black cohosh with your doctor.  Chamomile tea can be soothing. Sipping green tea can also dissipate pain. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, extra salt.  A warm heating pad is beneficial. Acupuncture is excellent for dysmenorrhea.

Question 7

why do you have menstrual cramps?

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Prostaglandins: During the period, a physiologic process occurs which leads to the sloughing (shedding) of the inner lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium.  What facilitates this involves the production of very powerful chemicals by the body known as prostaglandins.  These produce very strong contractions of the uterus which in some women can be as painful as labor. This also explains menstrual diarrhea.

Question 8

what is the cause of menstrual cramps?

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Prostaglandins: When you do not become pregnant, you do not need the lining of your uterus that month. A substance in the body, called prostaglandins, causes the uterus to contract, to expel the lining. Prostaglandins cause inflammation and pain, which is what you feel as menstrual cramps.

Question 9

how to ease menstrual cramps/pain? help?

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Dysmenorrhea: Painful periods (dysmenorrhea) can be initially treated with over the counter medications like advil, motrin, midol and ibuprofen.  The key is to start taking something for them as soon as they start and then take something every 6-8 hours until it ends.  If you wait until severe, not much will help.  Heat and getting on the birth control pill may also help.

Question 10

what can be prescribed for menstrual cramps?

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NSAIDS: The non steroidal anti inflammatory disorder medications are common first line medications for menstrual cramps. Ibuprofen or Naproxen sodium are available otc and can be used without prescription. If started just prior to expected menses they can suppress some of the discomfort before it is established.If not adequate, confer with your doc.

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