I have this serious pain in my lower right abdominals. Anyone know if it might be bad? The pain started at about 3 PM, and has increased as time went on. Thanks!
2007-02-02 09:44:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Signs and symptoms
Appendicitis
Appendicitis can cause a variety of symptoms that may change over time. The most common early symptom is an aching pain around your navel that often shifts later to your lower right abdomen. As the inflammation in your appendix spreads to nearby tissues, especially the inner lining (peritoneum) of your abdomen, the pain may become sharper and more severe.
Eventually, the pain tends to settle in your lower right abdomen ¾ near your appendix at what's known as McBurney point. This point is about halfway between your navel and the top of your right pelvic bone. But the location of your pain may vary, depending on your age and the position of your appendix. Young children, especially, may have appendicitis pain in different places.
If you apply gentle pressure to the area that hurts, it will feel tender. As you release the pressure, especially if you do it suddenly, appendicitis pain often will feel worse (rebound tenderness). It will also tend to get worse if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements. This is particularly true if the inflamed appendix is touching the peritoneum — the silk-like membrane that lines the inner abdominal wall and enfolds the intestines. The pain may lessen somewhat if you lie on your side and pull your knees up toward your chest.
In addition to pain, you may have one or more of the following signs and symptoms:
Nausea and sometimes vomiting
Loss of appetite
A low-grade fever that starts after other signs and symptoms appear
Constipation
An inability to pass gas
Diarrhea
Abdominal swelling
2007-02-02 09:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by crowfeathers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flatten your right hand with your thumb sticking out directly to the side. Put your hand, with it in the L shaped mentioned above, along your right abdomen. Basically put your thumb pointing toward your belly button. If you pain is under your fingers it is close to your appendix. This is a serious medical condition. Go to the hospital and get it checked out.
2007-02-02 17:49:28 · answer #2 · answered by Casey F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the above mentioned possibilities, it may be an ovarian cyst which has ruptured, which is painful, but not threatening...appendicitis is! So sorry, Darlin', but you really need to go to the emergency room, no sense in taking a chance. Hope you feel better.
2007-02-02 18:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by leslie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could be your ovaries especially if its getting close to your monthly cycle. If you start running a temperature I would suggest seeing your doctor, it might be something more serious. Good Luck!
2007-02-02 17:48:59 · answer #4 · answered by Demetria S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are running a fever or vomiting, you need to go to the hospital. You could have appendicitis.
If not, you're probably constipated
2007-02-02 17:47:58 · answer #5 · answered by dakirk123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the E.R. right away as this a classic sign of appendecitis. if your appendix bursts it can kill you quickly and painfully. or slowly and painfully.
2007-02-02 17:50:06 · answer #6 · answered by geezer 51 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably just have what every woman gets, CRAMPS! It was that time of the month for me, and it probably should be for you.
2007-02-02 18:53:39 · answer #7 · answered by aquadebunnyrocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be ovulation- sometimes u get pain in your ovaries from this
2007-02-02 17:48:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the ER to get checked out. it may be your appendix .
2007-02-02 17:48:14 · answer #9 · answered by angel wolf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED THERE OTHERWISE , I WOULD IMAGINE IT COULD BE APPENDICITIS OR EARLY STAGES. MAKE A MOVE NOW AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION . DONT LINGER ! ! !
2007-02-02 17:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by woolly worm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋