What are early symptoms of appendicitis? Have slight pain in lower right side, had normal bowel movement, not mensturating, definitely not pregnant. Not gall bladder attack, had gall bladder removed 3 years ago. How do u know if u should go to hospital?
2006-07-16 08:15:54 · 5 answers · asked by real_sweetheart_76 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Slight pain..... don't rush to the hospital. If I remember correctly, (it was over 20 yrs ago) when I had it, it wasn't when you put pressure ON that it hurt, it was when you released your hand from the area that the pain increased. Do you have a "ask a nurse" program in your area? Some towns have a phone number that you can call and ask questions of a registered nurse. I would check into that first. Good Luck
2006-07-16 08:22:51 · answer #1 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It starts with a dull pain which can increase anywhere from 4 - 48 hours from onset. Nausea, vomiting, fever, constipation or diarrhea and loss of appetite are some of the symptoms, although there are some people who don't have any symptoms other than pain.
Because appendicitis can be dangerous if the appendix burst, I would suggest that you go to your nearest Emergency Room. There have been times when doctors have misdiagnosed appendicitis, so if the pain persists, be sure to see your doctor again.
There are other problems that can cause pain which mimicks the symptoms of appendicitis, like gastric diseases.
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2006-07-16 15:36:25 · answer #2 · answered by Healthnut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be on the cautious side....it never hurts to go to the ER. They will ask you what you are feeling, for how long....probably run some tests, and tell you what is going on.
To me, yeah, it sounds like it could be your appendix. First thing I was going to say, before I completely read your question, was a possible gall bladder attack. just had mine out a few months ago.....VERY painful!
2006-07-16 15:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by cjs702002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the Dr's get an ultra sound done and blood work as i had appendicitis and didn't even know it i had mild pain on rt side i thought it was my ovaries but blood work and the ultra sound showed it was my appendix after surgery that same night i found out had i waited 2 - 6 more hrs it would've ruptured and then t would've been to late so plz go get checked could be nothing but why chance it....
2006-07-16 15:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by ldyshrek 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be gas. Give it about 3-5 more hours....Continued pain should be followed by a trip to the hospital.
2006-07-16 15:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by Gravy Czar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋