Question 1

how do you treat acute colitis? also has fecal stone in appendix

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Antibiotics/ Surgery: Acute colitis is usually treated with antibiotics, probiotics, and hydration.  If it gets really bad, it may require surgery.

A fecolith (aka fecal stone) can be removed by having an appendectomy.  This should be done if you are having any symptoms or since you are young, should be done because your lifetime risk of appendicitis is relatively high.

Question 2

confirmed stone in appendix. 2 small bms in 3 days. vomiting still. all over abdominal pain and lower right side now. 2 er visits in 3 days. go back?

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Yes or call doc: If your symptoms are getting worse, call your family doc or primary care provider, ft available. But worsening symptoms   and persistent vomiting needs urgent attention and going back to the same ER that worked you up is a good idea.  Unless, of course, you were unhappy with your treatment there and you have another ER in the area. They can obtain the records from the other ER.

Question 3

my ct shows stones in my appendix but no inflammation. i have been experiencing pain in my lra constantly for two weeks. could stones be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Yes it could be and you should get it checked.

Question 4

how do fecal stones get stuck in your appendix?

Accepted Answer

Stool enters: Stool enters that enter appendix will remain inside, once fluid get absorbed becomes stone like structure, called l faecolith , will obstruct lumen and  causing appendicitis

Question 5

what are symptoms of an inflamed appendix and symptoms for kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Appendix sxs: Appendicitis pan can start with mild pain around the belly button. The pain worsens over time. It can become sharp with loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting & possibly a fever.  The pain usually moves toward the right lower quadrant of abdomen. Bouncing or jolting will often make the pain worse. Appendicitis can  have varying presentations. If you have severe abdominal pain it is best to get  to  er.

Question 6

are symptoms of an inflamed appendix and symptoms for kidney stones similar?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Right lower quadrant abdominal pain can be a stone or appendicitis, or even other isdues.

Question 7

sharp pain i get rarely about once a year in my right lower part near my ovary, i did tests and it was neither  appendix nor kidney stone.plz help me!

Accepted Answer

May be ovarian cyst: The monthly release of the ovarian follicle can occasionally be associated with pain in mid cycle.

Question 8

is there a difference of pain n location of kidney stone n appendix? i had pain start lower right ab and go toward lower right back, bloody urine.

Accepted Answer

Usually yes: Appendicitis pain can start near the umbilicus and the localise to the right lower quadrant. Kidney stone usually are felt on the costvertebral angle. Every abdominal pain needs evaluation the description of the pain does not always correlate with the cause.

Question 9

last time son had a ct and i was told he has an appendix stone, ct report says calcific debris, dr said it was nothing to worry about is that true?

Accepted Answer

Appendicolith: A stone in the appendix is caused an appendicolith and results from calcification of residue.  These can sometimes block the opening of the appendix and cause appendicitis.  Most commonly though these are just incidental findings and nothing to worry about if not associated with any inflammation.

Question 10

pain in my rightside every day for past mnth hosp gave me a ct &check for my appendix&kidney stone. found nothing, still in pain help!?

Accepted Answer

Muscle pain?: Despite of your normal CT you may still have a kidney stone which is smaller than the CT cuts(3 mm),so even if that is the case you will pass it without problem if you keep yourself hydrated with at least 2L of liquids daily.Also muscle spasm/strain can be cause of your problem,try massages,heating pads,stretch exercises.Another cause maybe related to your ovaries,get pelvic Ultrasound for that!

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How do you treat acute colitis? also has fecal stone in appendix

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Confirmed stone in appendix. 2 small bms in 3 days. vomiting still. all over abdominal pain and lower right side now. 2 er visits in 3 days. go back?

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My ct shows stones in my appendix but no inflammation. i have been experiencing pain in my lra constantly for two weeks. could stones be the cause?

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How do fecal stones get stuck in your appendix?

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What are symptoms of an inflamed appendix and symptoms for kidney stones?

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Are symptoms of an inflamed appendix and symptoms for kidney stones similar?

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Sharp pain i get rarely about once a year in my right lower part near my ovary, i did tests and it was neither appendix nor kidney stone.plz help me!

A member asked:

Is there a difference of pain n location of kidney stone n appendix? i had pain start lower right ab and go toward lower right back, bloody urine.

A member asked:

Last time son had a ct and i was told he has an appendix stone, ct report says calcific debris, dr said it was nothing to worry about is that true?

A member asked:

Pain in my rightside every day for past mnth hosp gave me a ct &check for my appendix&kidney stone. found nothing, still in pain help!?

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