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A member asked:
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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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.
Answered 9/23/2018
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IBS vs appy: Appendicitis is an infection which grows in size (and therefore pain) over the course of several hours and maybe even a day. Pain is usually epigastric then becomes more localized in the right lower quadrant. It is often associated with n/v and a fever.
Answered 1/10/2014
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