Lower abdominal pain and nausea. Is it Peptic ulcer or Appendicitis?
Patient: I've been having lower abdominal pain and nausea for about 4 days now. It's gotten to the point where I'm smelling food and feeling nauseated afterwards and any time I eat something or take an antacid to try and feel better it actually feels worse. I am concerned that, since this is not going away, it could be a peptic ulcer or appendicitis. How long should I wait before going to see a doctor with symptoms like this? Doctor: no waiting in the case of appendicitis because the delay you make it may cause perforation and death,so see your doctor immideately