What kind of symptoms are typical for appendicitis, and if you had it, what were your symptoms?
2006-10-14 14:31:56 · 9 answers · asked by samurai-wannabe 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
it's just a dull pain like whenever I'm sick or ate something that dissagreed with me, or haven't slept enough
2006-10-14 14:37:39 · update #1
The classic symptoms of appendicitis include: Dull pain near the navel or the upper abdomen that becomes sharp as it moves to the lower right abdomen. This is usually the first sign. Also there can be Abdominal swelling, Fever of 99° F to 102° F. WebMD has a lot of information that will help you figure out if you just have a stomach ache or appendicitis though chances are if you think it's just stomach ache then it probably is. I've never had appendicitis but a friend of mine did and she knew immediately that she definitely had no ordinary stomach ache.
2006-10-14 14:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main symptom of appendicitis is abdominal pain. The pain is at first diffuse and poorly localized, that is, not confined to one spot. (Poorly localized pain is typical whenever a problem is confined to the small intestine or colon, including the appendix.) The pain is so difficult to pinpoint that when asked to point to the area of the pain, most people indicate the location of the pain with a circular motion of their hand around the central part of their abdomen.
As appendiceal inflammation increases, it extends through the appendix to its outer covering and then to the lining of the abdomen, a thin membrane called the peritoneum. Once the peritoneum becomes inflamed, the pain changes and then can be localized clearly to one small area. Generally, this area is between the front of the right hip bone and the belly button. The exact point is named after Dr. Charles McBurney--McBurney's point. If the appendix ruptures and infection spreads throughout the abdomen, the pain becomes diffuse again as the entire lining of the abdomen becomes inflamed.
Nausea and vomiting also occur in appendicitis and may be due to intestinal obstruction.
How is appendicitis diagnosed?
The diagnosis begins with a thorough history and physical examination. Patients often have an elevated temperature, and there usually will be moderate to severe tenderness in the right lower abdomen when the doctor pushes there. If inflammation has spread to the peritoneum, there is frequently rebound tenderness. This means that when the doctor pushes on the abdomen and then quickly releases his hand, the pain becomes suddenly but transiently worse.
2006-10-14 14:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appendicitis often starts as a dull pain in the center of the abdomen and then move down to the lower right quadrant and causes sharp pain.
If the pain is just normal stomach ache that you have felt before, then don't worry for now. If the pain moves, go to the doc.
If you are hungry and want to eat something, then it is highly unlikely you have appendicitis.
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2006-10-14 14:42:59 · answer #3 · answered by Zak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had sharp pains in the lower right abdomen that became worse through out the day. I went to work thinking it would go away but the pains became so bad that I couldn't move. They took me to the hospital and after tests, they told me I had appendicitis and needed surgery.
2006-10-14 14:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be wise to see a doctor and tell him what is suspected and have him to run a test, because appendicitis is nothing to play with. If it burst it could be deadly. My pain was not really severe at first, but later it became severe and not really localized as I was already in the doctor's office. They thought it would burst before the doctor could operate. My dad's appendicitis did burst and it was three days before the doctor could say if he would live. I am not not trying to frighten you, but, do not want you to take a risk.
2006-10-14 14:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by RY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appendicitis is characterized by a sharp pain in the mid to lower left abdomen. It's a serious condition and requires immediate medical treatment. If your stomach ache hasn't gone away in a few hours, see a doctor.
2006-10-14 14:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Appenidicitis is usually painful in your lower stomach towards right side. If the symptoms you have occur often, you should see a doctor. Sounds like gal bladder symptoms to me. It could just be a stomach virus.
2006-10-14 14:40:24 · answer #7 · answered by mandylj21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My appendicitis started out in myLOWER right tummy. The pain then got worse, sharp pain, and then seemed to spread out. I thought I had to Pee, but that didn't help. I was in tears, that's how bad it hurt.
2006-10-14 14:42:14 · answer #8 · answered by mabell1025 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with the pain you may have vomiting and fever.
2006-10-14 14:37:35 · answer #9 · answered by grapelady911 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋