StinDuh Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I'm having pains in my stomach. They're all over, but sometimes I have sharper pains in the lower right abdominal area. I went to the doctor, and i had a CT scan, but the doctor says it didn't look like appendicitis. But i did research online and ALL my symptoms point to appendicitis. Should I go try another doctor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanarkin Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I spent almost a whole day with a pain in my stomach. I can't remember if there was a specific place that hurt, i do know however that i got pale and my lips purple according to my parents after which they took me to the hospital. I know it hurt alot, if you are not sure, and its not going away with medicine or something, go to another doctor i suppose, and get other test like to check if you have parasites or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narga_Rocks Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 It's not appendicitis. If the pains are mostly gone and you only sometimes have pains in your abdominal area, I highly doubt it is, anyway. The pain should be pretty much constant. Also, if you have appendicitis for long enough then it should perforate at some point if you don't get it removed earlier. That sounds bad but it really just translates into even more pain than before and the surgeons have a more interesting time getting the pieces. So if you have appendicitis and don't get surgery for a day or two your pains should increase drastically. Depending on when this started, if that hasn't happened yet then this can't possibly be appendicitis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StinDuh Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 It is a constant pain. And the all over pain has been happening for about a week. But the sharper, more pointed towards the lower right side pains just started happening today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narga_Rocks Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) It is a constant pain. And the all over pain has been happening for about a week. But the sharper, more pointed towards the lower right side pains just started happening today. Neat. You could try getting an ultrasound or something and see if they can even find your appendix. After mine burst (perforated), they couldn't even find it anymore until surgery. An increase in pain does sound like it fits the pattern, though for me the difference between the start of pain and increase in pain was like 12 hours, not a week. It went from fine to perforated in under 24 hours, so I can't say 100% that your problem is appendicitis if it took a week for the pain to increase. oh, and I interpreted this They're all over incorectly the first time. I thought you meant they stopped, not that they were everywhere. Edited November 7, 2010 by Narga_Rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I'm having pains in my stomach. They're all over, but sometimes I have sharper pains in the lower right abdominal area. I went to the doctor, and i had a CT scan, but the doctor says it didn't look like appendicitis. But i did research online and ALL my symptoms point to appendicitis. Should I go try another doctor? First, why do you turn to the Internet for medical advice? Did the doctor see your appendix in the CT scan? I've had really severe stomach pain in that area, but my appendix was all right. Someone else in my family did have appendicitis, but the onset of the pain was sudden, and his appendix burst within two days. Can you keep food down? Are you running a fever? If the answer to the two questions above is no, and the fever's high, get your ass to the nearest emergency room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StinDuh Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 First, why do you turn to the Internet for medical advice? Did the doctor see your appendix in the CT scan? I've had really severe stomach pain in that area, but my appendix was all right. Someone else in my family did have appendicitis, but the onset of the pain was sudden, and his appendix burst within two days. Can you keep food down? Are you running a fever? If the answer to the two questions above is no, and the fever's high, get your ass to the nearest emergency room. Because i've got no one else to turn to of course. I can keep food down, but I don't have much of an appetite, mainly because it hurts worse when I eat. I've been having fevers, but not severe ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narga_Rocks Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I can keep food down, but I don't have much of an appetite, mainly because it hurts worse when I eat. I've been having fevers, but not severe ones. Yeah, I managed to throw up an apple, then later threw up pepto bismol. Well, not the actual stuff, but no name pink stuff. Probably about the same. I don't know what you may have, but I'd be a little surprised to hear you have appendicitis if you can still hold anything down 7 days after the pain started. It is still possible, though. Appendicitis probably hits everyone in different ways. As for a fever, I don't think that's necessary. I don't remember whether I had one (it was a while ago), but I don't actually think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Because i've got no one else to turn to of course. I can keep food down, but I don't have much of an appetite, mainly because it hurts worse when I eat. I've been having fevers, but not severe ones. Sounds more like a bad stomach flu (or whatever the hell landed me in the hospital a few years back). . .but go see a doctor about this anyway. The fever's more of an indication that the appendix burst, and the body's trying to fight the infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narga_Rocks Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Sounds more like a bad stomach flu (or whatever the hell landed me in the hospital a few years back). . .but go see a doctor about this anyway. Yeah, chances are even if it's not appendicitis you might need some sort of treatment anyway. The fever's more of an indication that the appendix burst, and the body's trying to fight the infection. I think it's also an indication you took too long getting to the hospital. A fever probably wouldn't start for a while even after the appendix bursts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Don't know much that can help you, but just want to wish you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolDeath Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Don't lie to them like that, they're probably dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGdood Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I thought the onset of appendicitis is much faster than just a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Spoon Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) has anyone ever had appendicitis? Yes, there are documented cases of appendicitis occurring, so people have had it before. Edited November 23, 2010 by General Spoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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