Can I still tell if I have appendicitis if I've had a nerve block?

Question

I had a nerve block done for pelvic/abdominal pain, and now I can't feel those regions (which is good). However for about a week, I've noticed odd pains in my abdomen. It woke me up last night. It's all over, but it hurts more on the right side. I don't have a lot of money so if possible, I'd rather not go to the hospital, but could this really be appendicitis, and I just can't feel it because of the nerve block?

Answer 1

if you've had a nerve block and can feel anything at all down there, you are in serious trouble with something. Like it or not, you need to go to a doctor.

Answer 2

Symptoms: Appendicitis usually begins with a sudden pain in the centre of the abdomen, which gradually shifts to the lower right side. The pain may be preceded by general discomfort in the abdomen, indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation. The patient usually has a mild fever varying from 100-102 degrees F. Nausea is common, and the patient may vomit once or twice. The muscles of the right side of the abdomen become tense and rigid. The patient draws some comfort by drawing up the right leg. The pain increases on the right side on pressing the left side of the abdomen. Coughing and sneezing makes the pain worse.

If the inflammation continues to increase, the appendix may rupture and discharge its pus into the abdominal cavity. This may result in a serious state known as peritonitis. The temperature rises and the patient becomes pale and cold. This condition may call for urgent operation. In the chronic state of appendicitis, the patient may suffer from recurrent pain in the right lower abdomen with constipation, loss of appetite, and mild nausea.

Answer 3

You need to have you appendix out. This would be to prevent appendicitis because if untreated, an inflamed appendix can burst, causing infection and even death. So, you need to be able to feel the pain or get your appendix out.

People have had their appendix out when they travel to countries where they don't think they will be able to get medical treatment.