Hello, I am a twenty-four year old female with no serious health problems. I have pain in my lower right quadrant with slight nausea and no fever. It started this morning and is very intense. My doctor said that without fever it is unlikely I have appendicitis. His lab test for a bladder infection showed only slightly high protein and a small amout of blood (my period should start in a couple days). I have been home for a couple of hours and its still extremely painful. Definatly not a pulled muscle. My mom still thinks I have appendicitis...any opinions?
2007-04-12 05:19:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
L.R.Q otherwise known as lower right quadrant pain.Can be a symptom of many types of condition's.In essence the lower right quadrant of the abdomen covers many organs including parts of the lower bowel,Appendix,lower part of the liver,etc.
For your doctor to rule out your appendix and other organ related inflammation.He had to check how those systems were functioning,when he did your blood and urine test.
For example.... Appendicitis can be diagnosed,due to an elevated white blood cell count along with the symptoms associated with it, from a simple blood test.The liver on the other hand could be diagnosed from an enzyme test through the blood.All of these test are really secondary to ultrasounds and patient symptoms.But are neccessary in ruling out these possibilites. A small bowel obstruction can also be found throgh a ultrasound.
Now you mentioned you were about to start your period.By all means I am NOT diagnosing you.But...... Ovary pain is Very common and could produce the same symptoms your describing.Have you ever been diagnosed with endometeriosis? or poly cystic ovary syndrom?
Its sounds like your in a lot of pain right now! and trust me... doctors are not always full-proof.In my opinion... it wouldnt hurt to go get checked out at the emergency room.People go for second opinions all the time.And to be honest..if i was you I would go.Just for peace of mind and to maybe get some help with pain management.What have you to got to loose? A few Hours?
Good Luck!! Hope you feel better!
2007-04-12 05:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by stargazerlilly79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appendicitis can happen without fever or rebound pain. Xray won't show anything as far as appendicitis goes, you would need an ultrasound. Also need a CBC blood test to see if you have elevated white cells. Pain from appendicitis usually starts around belly button and then goes to right side. Patients often have decreased appetite, N/V, fever, pain, and a firm abdomen. DO NOT APPLY heat as if it is appendicitis, it will cause it to burst. You need to follow up with the dr again. If your pain is so bad that you can't walk, go to ER. McBurney's point (appendix site) is located a few inches below and few inches to the right of the bellybutton.
2007-04-15 17:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by nursegrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appendicitis pain has a tendency to move throughout your abdomen, and it is what is referred to as "rebound" pain... This means that when you press on the spot, it stops hurting but as soon as you release the pressure the pain is extremely intense. The pain would be accompanied by inability to stop vomiting, and a spiking fever (103F +). Keep in mind that if you were constipated enough, it would be normal that your abdomen is still sore to the touch... Or, even if you had a bad intestinal virus. Did you get a copy of your blood work? If so, I could go over the results with you to help you understand (and be assured) that what you're experiencing isn't appendicitis... Blood work doesn't lie, so if the doc says it's clear, then it's clear. I hope this helps to ease your worries... Best wishes! :0)
2016-05-18 01:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appendicitis is acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix, typically resulting in abdominal pain, anorexia, and abdominal tenderness. Diagnosis is clinical, often supplemented by CT or ultrasound. Treatment is surgical removal.
Please see the web pages for more details on Appendicitis.
2007-04-12 05:46:39 · answer #4 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usual a appendicitis comes with fevers these days. You said your period due in few most likely its cramping. Yes you can get nausea from cramp if they are bad. Or it could be a tubal
2007-04-12 05:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could also be constipation (when I was in college I went thru the same thing....docs thought appendicitis turned out to be bowel impaction). Gall bladder would be up higher....and not someone so young. I hope we can rule out an ectopic pregnancy.
2007-04-12 05:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be but appendicitis usually has a fever. That happened to me once and my doctor told me I was ovulating. Are you at that place in your cycle?
2007-04-12 05:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by Laura J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be something gynecological with referred pain to the lower right quadrant. Maybe even something wrong with a kidney or a femoral hernia.. You should have further tests.
2007-04-12 05:27:19 · answer #8 · answered by Carlos G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to another doctor to get a second opinion.
2007-04-12 05:23:34 · answer #9 · answered by Myglassesarealwaysclean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be=you should have asked the Dr to do an x-ray
if they burst then you are looking at infection inside your body that will make you very sick
2007-04-12 05:24:40 · answer #10 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋