Topic: Should I go to the hospital?
Nursekimmie09's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:13 AM
Look at this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McBurney's_point

FireOfThePhoenix's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:14 AM
But if it was his appendix, usually also accompanied by fever, vomiting, nausea, or diarreah.

Is it stabbing pain in one spot, or ache across the whole thing...

curios789's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:15 AM



Most definitely
Your appendix is on the right side
And if it ruptures...well...you can...lets just say not good
When there is relief from pain, that is usually when it ruptures
I wouldn't take any chances
JMO


Even if the pain is in the center then it might be the appendix?



See...the thing about it is...everyone's anatomy isn't the same
And I can't see where it is
But yes...it can still be
And...well...you can die if it ruptures
You need to get it checked
And don't press down on it


This won't require an incision, will it?

zman000081's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:16 AM

But if it was his appendix, usually also accompanied by fever, vomiting, nausea, or diarreah.

Is it stabbing pain in one spot, or ache across the whole thing...


Not always.

zman000081's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:16 AM




Most definitely
Your appendix is on the right side
And if it ruptures...well...you can...lets just say not good
When there is relief from pain, that is usually when it ruptures
I wouldn't take any chances
JMO


Even if the pain is in the center then it might be the appendix?



See...the thing about it is...everyone's anatomy isn't the same
And I can't see where it is
But yes...it can still be
And...well...you can die if it ruptures
You need to get it checked
And don't press down on it


This won't require an incision, will it?


Usually 3 small incisions.

curios789's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:16 AM

But if it was his appendix, usually also accompanied by fever, vomiting, nausea, or diarreah.

Is it stabbing pain in one spot, or ache across the whole thing...


Not to reveal too much info, but I did just make a nasty load in the toilet.

curios789's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:17 AM





Most definitely
Your appendix is on the right side
And if it ruptures...well...you can...lets just say not good
When there is relief from pain, that is usually when it ruptures
I wouldn't take any chances
JMO


Even if the pain is in the center then it might be the appendix?



See...the thing about it is...everyone's anatomy isn't the same
And I can't see where it is
But yes...it can still be
And...well...you can die if it ruptures
You need to get it checked
And don't press down on it


This won't require an incision, will it?


Usually 3 small incisions.

F*ck that, I'd rather die.

Nursekimmie09's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:18 AM
Yeah it doesn't always present with any other signs/symptoms
And sharp/shooting pain in that area...that's the first thing that comes to mind
And yeah...if you have to get it taken out...it does require incisions

zman000081's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:19 AM
No incisions to check it out. Only if you need an apendix removed.

Nursekimmie09's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:21 AM
Go to the hospital dude

curios789's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:22 AM

Look at this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McBurney's_point


My pain is above the umbilicus, though.

Nursekimmie09's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:23 AM
Where your liver is?

zman000081's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:25 AM
Edited by zman000081 on Thu 08/21/08 12:26 AM
The best advice is to go to the hospital. When it comes to pains in the abdominal area, it can be 1 of many issues. Symptoms can narrow it slightly but without certain tests one cant say for certain.

curios789's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:25 AM

Where your liver is?

Yeah.

Nursekimmie09's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:26 AM
Ok looking back yeah sounds like liver area
Anyways...bottom line is that pain is your body telling you something isn't right...
So get it checked out

curios789's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:28 AM

Ok looking back yeah sounds like liver area
Anyways...bottom line is that pain is your body telling you something isn't right...
So get it checked out

Ugh, I hope my insurance covers it...noway noway

Nursekimmie09's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:29 AM
Its better than the alternative
I hope everything's ok

curios789's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:32 AM
I also have back pain all of the sudden, by the way.

Nursekimmie09's photo
Thu 08/21/08 12:34 AM
Yeah u never know what's wrong...
I hope u go

EtherealEmbers's photo
Thu 08/21/08 01:35 AM
Maybe you have a kidney infection.. those hurt your back too... or gallstones, those are fun, I hear.

Maybe you have trapped gas. That can hurt like a mother.

Maybe you have a rib out of place.

Maybe you should call a hospital and ask to speak to a nurse.