Yes, you can. I doubt if this happens often, since the two problems are completely unrelated - but they can cause similar pain - ruling out one, should always include checking the other. Often times a doctor doing abdominal surgery unrelated to the appendix, will remove the appendix too. This way the patient doesn't end up in the ER with belly pain and a scar in the general area of an appendectomy, causing confusion over whether the appendix is the problem.

The pain can be excruciating. A sharp pain or dull throbbing sensation continuously occurring throughout the lower abdomen.

In general, the following are common symptoms associated with the presence of ovarian cysts:

• an ache in the in the back (especially the lower back)
• pressure and/or pain in the abdomen
• nausea and/or vomiting
• problems passing urine
• pressure and/or pain on the bladder and/or rectum

The following symptoms may not be present at the initial exam or be a contributing factor when the patient first complains of abdominal pain caused by ovarian cysts:

• painful sex
• breast tenderness
• irregular menstrual cycles
• weight gain

The pain associated with appendicitis can be an ache that continues to get worse no matter what you do or take for the pain. It can develop over several days or can present with a sudden severe pain. Usually appendicitis pain is first felt towards the belly button and either spreads as the inflamed appendix gets worse, or gradually becomes a constant burning, stabbing pain felt towards the right side of the abdomen.

The symptoms of appendicitis can include:

• Dull or sharp pain anywhere in the upper or lower abdomen, back, or rectum
• Nausea and/or vomiting soon after abdominal pain begins
• Severe cramps
• Painful urination or trouble urinating
• Constipation or diarrhea with gas
• Abdominal swelling
• Loss of appetite
• Fever of 99° F to 102° F

Appendix is a small tube of tissue attached to the large intestine. Appendicitis occurs when appendix becomes inflamed due to blockage caused by stool, a foreign object, infection or cancer. Below is the list of the common appendicitis symptoms a person may experience.

1. The first and the most common sign of appendicitis is abdominal pain which starts as a dull ache around the belly button. As the inflammation travels to the outer layer of the appendix, the peritoneum, the pain will become sharp and can be clearly felt in the lower right area of the abdomen. The area in the lower right of the abdomen will be tender when pressure is applied. The pain will be worse if the person coughs or walks. If the person feels pain around the whole abdomen, it can be a sign of a ruptured appendix.

2. The second symptom is the loss of appetite.

3. It will be followed by nausea and vomiting shortly after the pain starts.

4. The abdomen will be swollen and feel bloated. The abdominal muscles on the right side will be strained. The person may feel some relief when lying on the right side or on the back.

5. The person will have a fever between 99* F to 102* F as the body responds to inflammation. However, the absence of fever doesn’t rule out appendicitis.

6. He or she will be unable to pass gas.

7. There may other symptoms of appendicitis, such as dull or sharp pain in the whole abdomen area, back and rectum. The person may experience painful urination and severe cramps. Additional symptoms may include diarrhea, gas or constipation.

No medicines should be taken if the pain is severe and the person experiences any of the other symptoms listed above. He or she should seek medical help immediately because if appendix ruptures it will cause an inflammation of the entire abdominal cavity and can be lethal if not treated promptly with strong antibiotics. The doctor will run tests and perform an appendectomy (the removal of the appendix). The purpose of the appendix is unknown and a person can live without one.

Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. This small tube-shaped organ is attached to the colon and is part of the digestive system. Although the appendix serves no real purpose, it can cause serious problems when inflamed. Untreated appendicitis can cause the organ to rupture, leading to death.

The first symptom of appendicitis is usually aching pain that begins near the naval before shifting to the right side of the abdomen. The pain generally increases over the next few hours. Many patients report a feeling of tenderness when the area above the appendix is touched. Pressure may also result in feelings of sharp, intense pain. Discomfort is often made worse by moving, coughing or other fast movements. Many patients experience vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, fever and swelling in the abdomen.

Appendicitis is often caused by an obstruction in the appendix. Blockage may be caused by food that has not been fully digested or by fecal matter. The condition may also be caused by an infection.

Left untreated, appendicitis can cause serious health complications. The organ may rupture, causing infectious agents and the contents of the intestines to seep into the abdomen. This can lead to an infection in the abdominal cavity. Once the appendix has ruptured, an abscess may form around the organ. An abscess is a collection of infectious pus that must be treated before it tears. A torn abscess can cause further infection in the abdominal cavity.

Appendicitis must be treated immediately to avoid rupture. An appendectomy is a simple surgical procedure to remove the organ using either traditional surgical methods or laparoscopic technologies. If the appendix has already ruptured and an abscess has formed, the infectious pus must be drained before an appendectomy is performed. The surgery will only take place after the infection is completely cleared.