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What Causes Abdominal Pain?

Hi can a person have appendix flare ups or does it always turn automatically into apendicits ? I am 39 have lymes disease (treated) and am generally healthy other thn my abdominal pain that rdiates dow my right side. Started two months ago, My Dr. had my liver, gall blader and pancreas looked at with ultra sound. My Dr. believes it is gastritis, the meds are not doing anything . So I guess a second question would b doe astritis cause pain down your entire right side?
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Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Yes, there could be flares ups of inflammation in the appendix, which is sometimes termed as recurrent sub acute appendicitis. This might be known only by a physical examination during the pain at that site, or by a CT scan of the abdomen, as ultrasound might not be able to pick it up. This could be better judged by the surgeon examining you at the time of pain. Regarding your second question, it is unusual to have pain down your entire right side due to arthritis, which might cause pain in the joints and bones only.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Causes Abdominal Pain?

Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Yes, there could be flares ups of inflammation in the appendix, which is sometimes termed as recurrent sub acute appendicitis. This might be known only by a physical examination during the pain at that site, or by a CT scan of the abdomen, as ultrasound might not be able to pick it up. This could be better judged by the surgeon examining you at the time of pain. Regarding your second question, it is unusual to have pain down your entire right side due to arthritis, which might cause pain in the joints and bones only. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.