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Suggest Treatment For Grumbling Appendix
I have had a rumbling appendix for the last 20 years , for the last 10 days the pain was more intense but i didn't think it warranted a visit to the ER, however the pain has eased a little, but still "grabbing" and i have a burning sensation in that area and if i push on the area it makes me wretch I have had scans and a laproscope for other medical reasons and they told me if i get appendicitis to inform DR's that my appendix is not to be found, either tucked under my bowel or colon..should i be worried that it could have already burst?
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
Hi,
I have never heard of such a diagnosis. A CT scan would reveal if your appendix had previously burst. If you have lower right quadrant pain and an infection, a laparoscopy should be performed; and it is always possible to see the appendix, even if it is lodged behind the colon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen,
General Surgeon
I have never heard of such a diagnosis. A CT scan would reveal if your appendix had previously burst. If you have lower right quadrant pain and an infection, a laparoscopy should be performed; and it is always possible to see the appendix, even if it is lodged behind the colon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen,
General Surgeon
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