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I have a constant pain by the appendix what could it be?

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RLQ Pain: Difficult to answer with limited information. Possibilities include but not limited to: chronic appendicitis, pain in right ovary, spasm in the large intestine or small intestine, inflammation of the large or small intestine. See your doctor to enable a more detailed history , physical exam & tests if indicated

Answered 7/4/2013

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Eval: If you know this is your appendix, you should get evaluated asap. You don't want to have a ruptured appendix .... This is a surgical emergency. If you are just having GI pain, talk to your doctor about an eval. Monitor your symptoms like what makes it better and worse.

Answered 7/4/2015

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