how do i know if i have appendicitis or not?

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Answer 1

The only way: To know for sure is by exam by a doctor. Sometimes it is necessary to get ct scan to be sure. Get to ed now.

Answer 2

Varies: Appendicitis may present in various ways. Common symptoms include a nagging pain in the lower abdomen, nausea and vomiting, decreased appetite and a sense that "somthing is not right". An inflammed appendix may often be asymptomatic. Tip: if you think something bad is happening in your abdomen, don't wait until friday at 3:12 am to see a doctor.

Answer 3

See your doctor: It's unsafe to self diagnose or let your family and friends fill the role of a doctor - even if they have had appendicitis. Although many patients report nausea, anorexia and frequently right lower abdominal pain with appendicitis, there are many variables that will change your clinical presentation. It is a common problem with an usually simple surgical solution - don't take a chance.

Answer 4

Right lower abd pain: Most people with appendicitis have pain that starts near the belly button, then moves to the right lower abdomen. It can feel crampy or constant. Many people lose their appetite; some are nauseous. Fever may or may not be present. If the inflamed appendix is near the bladder, there may be urinary symptoms.

Answer 5

See your Dr: Appendicitis usually will cause pain in your right lower abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and fever. Problem is, there are a number of other problems with similar symptoms, and ocassionally appendicitis will present with pain in the back, or lower in the pelvis depending on where your appendix actually is. If you are concerned, see your dr.

Answer 6

See a doc!: Starts with pain/discomfort around bellybutton, nausea, poor appetite, maybe diarrhea, maybe vomiting, maybe urge to move bowels. Pain goes toward right lower quadrant of abd, associated with feeling sick. Other things can do this, and acute appendicitis may not follow the above pattern. Not sure? See ur doc now.

Answer 7

RIGHT LOWER QUADRANT: The classic presentation of appendicitis is a vague discomfort that starts about the navel, which then locates into the right lower quadrant over 10-16 hrs .Nausea, loss of appetite, and fever are also associated. Diarrhea is usually not associated with appendicitis. A good exam, white cell count, and, sometimes , cat scan help make the diagnosis. Surgery is then needed. Good luck.

Answer 8

The only way: To know for sure is by exam by a doctor. Sometimes it is necessary to get ct scan to be sure. Get to ed now.

Answer 9

Appendicitis : The classic scenario will be vague pain that starts around the umbilicus and eventually migrates to a very focal point in the right lower quadrant of your abdomen. This is usually accompanied by fever/chills, nausea/vomiting, and loss of appetite. Laboratory findings will generally show an increase in your white blood cell count.

Answer 10

Appendicitis usually: causes pain in the upper abdomen and then moves to the right lower quadrant. You will usually lose your appetite, and you may have a fever. If you experience symptoms such as this, please see your doctor for immediate evaluation. They may order an ultrasound or CT scan to see if your appendix is inflamed.

Answer 11

If worried, see doc: The classic symptoms of appendicitis are abdominal pain localizing to the right lower quadrant (rlq) of the abdomen, some nausea and vomiting, and lack of appetite. On exam, there is rlq tenderness. If the appendix has ruptured, pain and tenderness may be throughout the abdomen. Labs generally show elevated white blood count. Abdominal ultrasound or ct scan are increasingly used for dx.

Answer 12

Rebound pain: Appendicitis begins in the lining of the appendix and has the associated pain referred to the unbilicus. One has a feeling of nauseau with the pain slowly shifing from the unbilicus to the right lower quad. When pressure is exerted there and suddenly release this is the rebound tenderness seen with appendicitis. At WBC should be performed and possibly an abdominal x ray for an appendicolith.

Answer 13

CT: If appendicitis is truly suspected then an abdominal and pelvis ct would be ordered by your doctor.

Answer 14

If you have one...: 10% of the population will get appendicitis during their life time. There are no know preventative measures. So if you have an appendix you are at risk. Symptoms are of umbilical then RLQ pain, fever, lack of appetite, someone's nausea and vomiting. If you have these, go in to be checked out.

Answer 15

EVERYONE: from the age of about 10 to 80 years of age (with some "unusual cases" beyond the above range), (and the "highest from age 10-19) is "at risk " of getting appendicitis...but John, that risk is quite low and has actually been DECREASING your risk is about 8.6% as outlined in a study be Addias et al Am J Epidemiology 132:5 Hope this helps! Dr Z

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