Do I have Appendicitis???

[CentralFloridian99]

I've been up all night with a little pain in my stomach. I applied pressure to the area that hurt and the pain didn't worsen. I'm thinking it's gas or bloating, but can anyone help me to be sure it's nothing serious? TYVMIA

 

[wdwmom0f3]

When my DD had hers she was hurting and very sick to her stomach. I looked this info up on web MD. If you think that is what is is I would go to the ER asap!

What Are the Symptoms of Appendicitis?

The classic symptoms of appendicitis include:
Dull pain near the navel or the upper abdomen that becomes sharp as it moves to the lower right abdomen. This is usually the first sign.
Loss of appetite
Nausea and/or vomiting soon after abdominal pain begins
Abdominal swelling
Fever of 99-102 degrees Fahrenheit
Inability to pass gas

Almost half the time, other symptoms of appendicitis appear, including:
Dull or sharp pain anywhere in the upper or lower abdomen, back, or rectum
Painful urination
Vomiting that precedes the abdominal pain
Severe cramps
Constipation or diarrhea with gas

If you have any of the mentioned symptoms, seek medical attention immediately since timely diagnosis and treatment is very important. Do not eat, drink, or use any pain remedies, antacids, laxatives, or heating pads, which can cause an inflamed appendix to rupture.

 

[wdwmom0f3]

It could also be your gall bladder. I had gall stones years ago just after having my second child. It felt like I was going to have a heart attack from the pressure on my chest. My DH told me it was gas. I knew better because it was an awful pain that would not go away. I ended up at the ER and it was removed a week or so later.

Here is some info on that.

Gallstones - Symptoms

The most common symptom of gallstones is pain in the stomach area or in the upper right part of the belly, under the ribs.

The pain may:
Start suddenly in the center of the upper belly (epigastric area) and spread to the right upper back or shoulder blade area. It is usually hard to get comfortable. Moving around does not make the pain go away.
Prevent you from taking normal or deep breaths.
Last 15 minutes to 24 hours. Continuous pain for 1 to 5 hours is common.
Begin at night and be severe enough to wake you.
Occur after meals.This is what happened to me.

Gallstone pain can cause vomiting, which may relieve some of the belly (abdominal) pain and pressure. Pain that occurs with a fever, nausea, and vomiting or loss of appetite may be a sign of inflammation or infection of the gallbladder (acute cholecystitis). Symptoms that may mean that a gallstone is blocking the common bile duct include:
Yellowing of the skin and the white part of the eyes (jaundice).
Dark urine.
Light-colored stools.
A fever and chills.

There are many other conditions that cause similar symptoms, including heartburn, pain caused by a heart attack, and liver problems. Stomach flu (gastroenteritis) and food poisoning also can cause symptoms similar to gallstones. Diarrhea and vomiting occur with the flu and food poisoning, but the pain tends to come and go rather than be constant. Also, pain with these conditions may be felt all over the belly, rather than in one spot.

Belly pain that comes and goes (rather than being constant) and that occurs with nausea and vomiting and possibly a mild fever is more likely to be caused by stomach flu or food poisoning than by gallstones. This is especially true if others around you are sick with similar symptoms.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

When my DD had hers she was hurting and very sick to her stomach. I looked this info up on web MD. If you think that is what is is I would go to the ER asap!

What Are the Symptoms of Appendicitis?

The classic symptoms of appendicitis include:
Dull pain near the navel or the upper abdomen that becomes sharp as it moves to the lower right abdomen. This is usually the first sign.
Loss of appetite
Nausea and/or vomiting soon after abdominal pain begins
Abdominal swelling
Fever of 99-102 degrees Fahrenheit
Inability to pass gas

Almost half the time, other symptoms of appendicitis appear, including:
Dull or sharp pain anywhere in the upper or lower abdomen, back, or rectum
Painful urination
Vomiting that precedes the abdominal pain
Severe cramps
Constipation or diarrhea with gas

If you have any of the mentioned symptoms, seek medical attention immediately since timely diagnosis and treatment is very important. Do not eat, drink, or use any pain remedies, antacids, laxatives, or heating pads, which can cause an inflamed appendix to rupture.

I'm starting to feel better, but I just think it's gas. I'm not constipated or have any of the above symptoms, but I'll go to the doctor if I feel worse.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

I sort of just threw up in my mouth but swallowed it, what could of that been?

 

[wdwmom0f3]

I'm starting to feel better, but I just think it's gas. I'm not constipated or have any of the above symptoms, but I'll go to the doctor if I feel worse.

I'm glad that you are feeling better. If it starts to hurt again I would see a Dr. just to make sure. In both of our cases the pain did not go away.

 

[wdwmom0f3]

I sort of just threw up in my mouth but swallowed it, what could of that been?

If you are still having pain and now you are sick to your stomach I would get to the ER if the pain gets worse. The last thing you want it for that to bust, if it is either one of the things that I posted about.

Are you hurting in your chest? My pain with the gall bladder could come and go, but never completely went away and eventually got to the point where I knew something was bad wrong and I couldn't deal with the pain anymore.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

If you are still having pain and now you are sick to your stomach I would get to the ER if the pain gets worse. The last thing you want it for that to bust, if it is either one of the things that I posted about.

Are you hurting in your chest? My pain with the gall bladder could come and go, but never completely went away and eventually got to the point where I knew something was bad wrong and I couldn't deal with the pain anymore.

The pain is in my throat.

 

[dawnandnala]

The pain is in my throat.

Heartburn?

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Heartburn?

I'm thinking that could be it, so I might take a tums.

 

[wdwmom0f3]

I'm thinking that could be it, so I might take a tums.

That's a good idea. It could be heartburn or Reflux. Its funny because I had just finished eating Mexican the night that my gallbladder started acting up. At first I thought it was heartburn so I stopped by the store and ate a whole pack of Tums but it still didn't get better. Try Tums and hopefully it will help you.

Are you alone or is someone with you that can help you if you need it?

 

[dawnandnala]

I'm thinking that could be it, so I might take a tums.

A couple!

 

[CentralFloridian99]

A couple!

But of course!

 

[CentralFloridian99]

That's a good idea. It could be heartburn or Reflux. Its funny because I had just finished eating Mexican the night that my gallbladder started acting up. At first I thought it was heartburn so I stopped by the store and ate a whole pack of Tums but it still didn't get better. Try Tums and hopefully it will help you.

Are you alone or is someone with you that can help you if you need it?

Thankfully my family is with me so they can drive me to the ER if nessecary.

 

[wdwmom0f3]

I've been up all night with a little pain in my stomach. I applied pressure to the area that hurt and the pain didn't worsen. I'm thinking it's gas or bloating, but can anyone help me to be sure it's nothing serious? TYVMIA

The pain is in my throat.

If it's in both and the tums helps, I bet it was acid reflux.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

If it's in both and the tums helps, I bet it was acid reflux.

I still have a little gas, but other then that I'm ok. Maybe some sleep will help

 

[wdwmom0f3]

I still have a little gas, but other then that I'm ok. Maybe some sleep will help

That's good! Hope you are better soon!

PS.... be warned of the Tag Fairy!

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Thankfully, it's just gas. I have a little diarrhea, but no odd signs.