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One of the biggest problems faced by doctors today is convincing patients that their problems are serious enough to seek medical attention. What should a person do, for instance, when they are facing serious appendix pain? Is this a big deal or is it something that you can just let go? Appendix pain can be very serious. It can be a sign of appendicitis, a condition that might be deadly if you do not seek medical attention. It is important to be safe so that you are not sorry later on.
What causes appendix pain?It can be caused by a number of things. First, you might have some sort of blockage that has caused an infection in that part of your body. Bacteria can begin to accumulate. This can be very painful over time. It might also be caused by trauma to the abdomen. If you have been punched or hit in that area, then you might experience significant pain. Many people with bowel diseases also experience pain in the appendix.
How do I tell if it is appendix pain or just a stomach ache?This is ultimately one of the major problems for people who experience this sort of pain. How do you know whether you are dealing with a basic stomach ache? After all, no one wants to go running to the hospital every single time they are feeling a little bit of pain. The answer is that you can never be too sure. When the pain is sharp and shooting, you can bet that something serious is wrong. You will also want to note the duration of the pain. Most stomach aches happen just after you eat. They do not last all that long, either. Serious appendix pain can last for hours. The longer the pain goes, the more likely it is that you need to seek some treatment.
Appendix pain is something to take very seriously. You cannot risk the health consequences associated with letting these things go unchecked. It is always better to be safe than to be sorry when these circumstances arise.
What else can I help you with?
Difference between appendix pain and menstrual cramps?
Appendix pain is likely to be fatal if not treated..... menstrual cramps can't kill you.
Is a pain in your appendix caused by a fever?
nope
Could it just be a sore muscle instead of my appendix?
See a doctor, appendix problems start in the middle of your tummy and move to the right hand side. It can be fatal if it bursts. Muscle pain will subside, appendix pain will not.
What elements are unrealistic in Tolstoy's the death of Ivan ilych?
the possibility of him dying from his appendix cannot be true since the appendix is on the right side and not the left as where his pain derived from. WRONG!! The pain from an appendix is on the left side, it is called rebounding pain. The pain originates from one part of the body, but it is felt somewhere else....
Where would pain appear if the appendix was receiving painful stimuli?
Pain in the appendix is felt around the umbilicus (belly button). If the appendix is inflamed (as it is when infected a.k.a. appendicitis) it begins to irritate the abdominal lining around it and the pain will move into the lower right part of the abdomen.
Can appendix pain be mistaken for a kidney stone?
of course.!
Can Appendix Cause Back And right Leg Pain?
no
Does the appendicitis pain go away and come back or is it consistent?
When the inflammation is limited to appendix, you get colicky pain in umbilical area. When the overlying peritoneum is involved, you get continuous type of pain in right iliac region. The severe pain of peritoneum dominate the colicky pain of appendix.
What can Stomach pain lower right be?
that's where the appendix is situated. it could be that the appendix needs to be removed because of any inflammation
What are the symptoms of a severe pain of an appendix?
Vomiting, dizziness, blood urination, noticeable increase in abdominable pain
Persistent pain from burst appendix since no operation?
A burst appendix causes peritonitis. It's spreads the infection from the appendix to the abdominal cavity. Unless treated quickly it leads to death.
Is appendicitis a radiating pain or referred pain?
The pain of appendicitis is felt at the umbilicus. Appendix lies in right iliac fossa. So this is referred pain.
