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A member asked:

I have gas really bad. it hurts my appendix when it passes also when it won't. should i be concern over my appendix?

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No: Appendex only a problem if acute appendicitis.

Answered 5/19/2013

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I have pulsing pain in my stomach around and behind my belly button and feel like i need to poop or pass gas ! i had my appendix out so it's not that?

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How can I tell if it's my appendix or just a stomach bug? it feels like a stomach grumble but in my right side. I have had vomiting. loss of appetite. and nausea but I am able to move my bowels fine and pass gas.

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I get pains that last a few seconds by my appendix area a few times a week. Its sharp but doesn't last long. That's my only symptom.Gas or appendix?

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When shud i go 2 dr if i think my appendix is hurting? Symtoms? How do I kno if its just gas bubble or something worse? It is on the right side

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A member asked:

VERY sharp painful pains past 3 days mid ab over belly button area size about the LxW of whole hand. Thought gas, but its been 3 days & gas x didnt help. Had BM today so no obstruct. Area of gallbladder and appendix NOT in pain. No nausea/fever?

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