Its not bad enough to be appendicitis, and its definitely not that time of month either. I got a few sharp pains in the area over the past few days as well but they only lasted a few seconds each
2007-04-24 16:44:52 · 5 answers · asked by starlake18 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You've had abdominal pain for several hours, and there doesn't seem to be any relief in sight. Should you wait it out or seek help right away?
Abdominal pain is common. Episodes often stem from overeating or eating too much of a certain type of food. Sometimes a viral or bacterial infection is responsible. In other cases, the pain may be an early warning sign of something more serious.
Where does it hurt?
The number of organs in your abdomen and the complex signals they send can make it tough to pinpoint the cause of abdominal pain. Sometimes, the location of your pain can help narrow the list.
So without being seen by your doc., it would be difficult to diagnose our symptoms.
2007-04-25 04:43:31 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of causes of abdominal pain:
Ovarian Cyst - most are nothing to worry over but some must be treated
Appendicitis - If this is the case then you may also have diarreha and fever, or you may not.
Ovulation - Some women get pain before, during, or after ovulation and the pain signifies nothing sinister.
Constipation
Ectopic Pregnancy - sometimes accompanied by a multitude of other seemingly unrelated symptoms
Stones - Kidney, bladder, etc, can cause pain.
Nothing at all - sometimes things just hurt for no apparent reason
No doctor could diagnose your situation with the little information you have given us, but if it really worries you and continues for much long you should see a doctor if only to allay your fears.
2007-04-25 00:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by Stacy B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it could be an ovarian cyst. I get them from time to time and when I do, it feels pretty bad. It can range from a stabbing pain to a dull aching pain. It's usually on one side and it seems to be worse when I use the bathroom. If I have to push at all or tense up my abdomen like when lifting or something then the pain will increase. I don't know if this is what you are experiencing but if it sounds in anyway the same then try to take some advil or Ibuprofen because they will cause the inflammation to go down and make you feel better.
2007-04-24 23:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wrote, "Its not bad enough to be appendicitis." Actually, it could be appendicitis. With me, it started out as indigestion, and progressed, within hours, to pain so bad I couldn't stand up straight. But, it's not always like that. I'd get it checked out, if I were you. If it is appendicitis, and you let it progress to the point where you need emergency surgery, you won't have any choice about doctor or hospital. Better to be safe than sorry.
2007-04-24 23:59:23 · answer #4 · answered by YY4Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your doctor.
Appendicitis symptoms and pain vary very widely, and if that infected appendix ruptures, it releases intestinal contents and the infection into your abdomen.
This is peritonitis, and left untreated, can be fatal.
2007-04-25 11:23:23 · answer #5 · answered by Paul P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋