Abdominal pain, nausea, constipation. Pain due to appendicitis?
Patient: I have been having lower right abdominal pain for a while now. It comes and goes during the day. I haven t really had a loss of appitite. I feel nauseous but i just burp. I have a little bit if constipation . The pain moves back and forth from my bellybutton to my lower right abdomen . My parents think it is appendicitis . Should I seek medical attention now? I really need to know what is wrong with me because I m tired of hurting. Doctor: Hi Appendicitis is generally accompanied by fever. there are other structures in the area - ovary, tubes, ureter and so on. Are there other symptoms? - bladder or bowel or gynaecological? Appendicitis is often a clinical diagnosis - doctor's clinical examination, corroborated by laboratory Your description does not suggest appendix - yet it is highly recommended to see a doctor.   It is better to look than wait! Good luck