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What Causes Constipation, Acid Reflux And Abdominal Pain?
Posted on
Wed, 19 Apr 2017
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Wed, 19 Apr 2017
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Question : Thanks. Almost exactly 6 1/2 hours ago I started having persistent pain in my abdomen. I took 4 Tums, thinking it was gas or constipation. My lower right abdomen is tender and painful when I palpitate it. The pain is consistent and at a 6-7 level on a scale of 1-10
Brief Answer:
Appendicitis looks to be most probable
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/60 - pain and tenderness in right lower abdomen - 7 hours -
4 Tums - pain is consistent - 6-7 level -
With the short history, I would think of appendicitis as the most probable diagnosis and there is tenderness also.
Another possibility is of right ureteric stone.
I would advise you to have urgent Ultrasonography and blood, urine, stool tests as well as clinical evaluation and examination by a Doctor, preferably a General Surgeon so that you can have the most proper diagnosis and management.
I hope this answers your query.
Please feel free to provide any further information, give followup and ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Appendicitis looks to be most probable
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/60 - pain and tenderness in right lower abdomen - 7 hours -
4 Tums - pain is consistent - 6-7 level -
With the short history, I would think of appendicitis as the most probable diagnosis and there is tenderness also.
Another possibility is of right ureteric stone.
I would advise you to have urgent Ultrasonography and blood, urine, stool tests as well as clinical evaluation and examination by a Doctor, preferably a General Surgeon so that you can have the most proper diagnosis and management.
I hope this answers your query.
Please feel free to provide any further information, give followup and ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I should add that there is no pain or discomfort when I urinate. I am wondering if I canwait 2-3 hours before seeing a doctor. (It is 4 am here and I'd rather not wake my family) The pain is manageable and I have an ice pack on it.
Brief Answer:
Can wait is the pain does not increase.
Detailed Answer:
Surely you can wait for a few hours.
Please do not take anything orally till you see a Doctor.
You may certainly take a painkiller if you have at home at the moment with sips of water to relieve some pain is required.
Take care.
With Regards.
Please give feedback.
Can wait is the pain does not increase.
Detailed Answer:
Surely you can wait for a few hours.
Please do not take anything orally till you see a Doctor.
You may certainly take a painkiller if you have at home at the moment with sips of water to relieve some pain is required.
Take care.
With Regards.
Please give feedback.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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