When the pain is specific to the lower right abdomen, appendicitis is one of the most common causes. The appendix is a tube-like structure attached to the large intestines. Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed.
Contents
- 1 Does appendicitis hurt more when you move?
- 2 Does your appendix hurt when you stretch?
- 3 What does a pulled muscle in your lower right abdomen feel like?
- 4 Does appendicitis feel like a pulled muscle?
- 5 What can be mistaken for appendix pain?
- 6 How long can you have appendicitis symptoms before it bursts?
- 7 Why does my lower abdomen hurts when I stretch?
- 8 How do I know if my pain is appendicitis?
- 9 Can you feel your appendix burst?
- 10 How do you tell if you have a hernia or pulled muscle?
- 11 When should I be worried about right side pain?
- 12 How do I check myself for a hernia?
- 13 What else could it be besides appendicitis?
- 14 Can appendix hurt for days?
Does appendicitis hurt more when you move?
The most telltale symptom of appendicitis is a sudden, sharp pain that starts on the right side of your lower abdomen. It may also start near your belly button and then move lower to your right. The pain may feel like a cramp at first, and it may get worse when you cough, sneeze, or move.
Does your appendix hurt when you stretch?
The interesting thing about this is that the stretch of the appendix does not cause us to feel pain right where the appendix lives (which by the way is in the right lower portion of our abdomen). But rather we start to feel pain around the umbilicus (belly button) area first.
What does a pulled muscle in your lower right abdomen feel like?
If people have pulled a muscle, they may notice the following symptoms in and around the abdomen: soreness or tenderness. pain or discomfort when touching the abdomen. swelling.
Does appendicitis feel like a pulled muscle?
That annoying sharp pain behind your navel may well be the result of overindulgence in spicy chips and dip, or perhaps even a pulled muscle. However, if the pain moves to the lower right section of your stomach, kills your appetite, and is unrelenting, it might be appendicitis, which you ignore at your peril.
What can be mistaken for appendix pain?
Appendicitis can easily be confused with something else, such as:
- gastroenteritis.
- severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- constipation.
- bladder or urine infections.
- Crohn’s disease.
- a pelvic infection.
How long can you have appendicitis symptoms before it bursts?
A: Appendicitis symptoms may last between 36 to 72 hours before the appendix ruptures. Appendicitis symptoms develop quickly from onset of the condition. Early symptoms include pain near the belly button, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, and a low fever.
Why does my lower abdomen hurts when I stretch?
Abdominal strain can refer to any tear, stretch, or rupture of the abdominal muscles. That’s why abdominal strain is sometimes referred to as a pulled muscle. Abdominal strain can be caused by: sudden twisting or fast movement.
How do I know if my pain is appendicitis?
Signs and symptoms of appendicitis may include:
- Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen.
- Sudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomen.
- Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Loss of appetite.
Can you feel your appendix burst?
the pain may be in one area, but not necessarily the lower right abdomen, or it may be in your entire abdomen. the pain can be either a dull ache or sharp and stabbing. fever is usually persistent, even when you take antibiotics. you may have other symptoms, like chills and weakness.
How do you tell if you have a hernia or pulled muscle?
The pain is similar, but hernias often create a telltale lump beneath the skin. If you’re an active person, you may attribute pain in the lower abdomen or groin to a muscle strain, especially if you experienced that kind of injury when you were younger.
When should I be worried about right side pain?
Pain in the lower right quadrant should be taken seriously if it is severe and accompanied by the following symptoms: Fever, chest pain, or a feeling of extreme faintness. Severe vomiting immediately after eating. Breathing problems.
How do I check myself for a hernia?
How to tell you have a hernia
- Feel for a lump or swelling around the pubic bone.
- If you find a lump, make note of where it is and lie down.
- Did the lump disappear or become smaller? If so, it may be a hernia.
- Do you feel discomfort when coughing or lifting heavy objects? It’s almost certainly a hernia.
What else could it be besides appendicitis?
Appendicitis mimics requiring consideration include: ectopic pregnancy, ovarian/testicular torsion, pelvic inflammatory disease/TOA, terminal ileitis, cecal diverticulitis, cecal volvulus, gastroduodenal perforation, intussusception, Crohn’s Disease, ureterolithiasis, cholecystitis, etc.
Can appendix hurt for days?
(3) One or more episodes of acute appendicitis, lasting one to two days, is considered recurrent appendicitis. Chronic appendicitis, on the other hand, usually occurs as a less severe, nearly continuous abdominal pain lasting longer than a 48-hour period, sometimes extending to weeks, months, or even years.