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Last week had upper ab pain, diagnosd w/gastritis + given nexium, (esomeprazole) clear blood test. today, woke with lower right ab tightnes w/o othr symps. appendix?

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Appendicitis: Appendicitis is always a concern when right lower abdominal distress, especially with associated tenderness, is persistent. See your physician for another evaluation if symptoms continue.

Answered 4/26/2016

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