Question 1

what other conditions can mimic appendicitis? 8 days abdominal pain low right back pain low appetite constant nausea feel full all time lost 8 lbs

Accepted Answer

RLQ pain: Kidney infection, stones, ovarian problems, other bowel issues, musculoskeletal pain. What you describe is potentially very severe and needs a thoughtful thorough evaluation soon. Go and see your family doctor. If cannot get in quickly go to an ER. Hope you get better soon.

Question 2

what other common or serious conditions mimic appendicitis?

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Ruptured cyst/Crohns: It is often difficult to distinguish inflammation in the right ovary or fallopian tube from appendicitis.  Therefore, a ruptured ovarian cyst or pelvic inflammatory disease can look just like appendicitis.  In men or women, inflammatory bowel disease or diverticulitis can have similar symptoms and signs.  Though not perfect, cat scans have helped differentiate these diseases.

Question 3

i have ibs and it can mimic appendicitis symptoms well. how can i tell if it is appendicitis or just an ibs attack? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Difficult to: Tell, if you have pain and tenderness in right lower abdomen, associated with nausea and vomiting.  These are typical appendicitis symptoms.  Sometimes a ct scan is necessary to tell the difference.  Consult a GI specialist for specific recommendations in your case.

Question 4

can kidney stones mimic the same symptoms of appendicitis? i got blood dream and wbc is normal and they think it's kidney stones.

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Anything's possible: ...but absence of leukocytosis is atypical for an acute inflammatory process like appendicitis.

Question 5

can massaging-applying pressure to the right of the umbilicus create abdominal wall pain that mimics appendicitis? chronic constipation sufferer who gets this around once every couple years. previous cts/colonoscopies/blood work have been negative?

Accepted Answer

: Overly vigorous pressure could cause right lower quadrant pain &amp; tenderness.  Aggravation by muscular.movements of the abdominal muscles should separate muscular cause of discomfort from appendicitis but if you're unable to do so, don't hesitate to get examined by a physician if discomfort persists especially if there's associated tenderness.

Question 6

can kidney infection / stone mimic appendicitis? no uti symptoms but positive urine analysis. normal fbc and no appendicitis seen on us.

Accepted Answer

Yes, a stone can: mimic appendicitis,so can a kidney infection

Question 7

can ibs mimic appendicitis; lower right abdo pain and nausea? if yes, why? does ibs affect the appendix area? ct showed thickened transverse colon

Accepted Answer

IBS and colon: Colon thickening needs you to follow up with a gastroenterologist to get this checked and even biopsied.  Irritable bowel symptoms usually improve with change in diet and taking probiotics.  Keep me posted on the follow up with gastro.

Question 8

can ibs mimic appendicities ?

Accepted Answer

No: Acute appendicitis usually starts with periumbilical pain and moves to the right lower part of the abdomen. This is usually associated with nausea and sometimes vomiting with lack of appetite and temperature elevation. Patient normally don't want to move and don't have diarrhea. This is not a chronic condition.

Question 9

which other conditions would cause similar symptoms of appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Many conditions: Mesenteric adenitis, crohn's ileitis, meckel's diverticulitis, ovarian cyst rupture, pelvic infections, cecal diverticulitis, foreign body perforation, cholecystitis, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, perforated ulcer, volvulus, cancer.  Or just regular gastroenteritis, a stomach ache.  That is why you need to see a doctor.

Question 10

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.

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What other conditions can mimic appendicitis? 8 days abdominal pain low right back pain low appetite constant nausea feel full all time lost 8 lbs

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What other common or serious conditions mimic appendicitis?

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I have ibs and it can mimic appendicitis symptoms well. how can i tell if it is appendicitis or just an ibs attack? thank you.

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Can kidney stones mimic the same symptoms of appendicitis? i got blood dream and wbc is normal and they think it's kidney stones.

A member asked:

Can massaging-applying pressure to the right of the umbilicus create abdominal wall pain that mimics appendicitis? chronic constipation sufferer who gets this around once every couple years. previous cts/colonoscopies/blood work have been negative?

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Can kidney infection / stone mimic appendicitis? no uti symptoms but positive urine analysis. normal fbc and no appendicitis seen on us.

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Can ibs mimic appendicitis; lower right abdo pain and nausea? if yes, why? does ibs affect the appendix area? ct showed thickened transverse colon

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Can ibs mimic appendicities ?

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Which other conditions would cause similar symptoms of appendicitis?

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

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