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Stabbing Abdominal Pain
by stephcamp, Jul 15, 2008 12:11PM
I have been suffering from severe sharp stabbing pains in the RLQ of my abdomen. It comes on for about 10 seconds, so strong that I have fallen to the floor or screamed, then goes away. I have also had loose stools for one week. I have major loss of appetite and have lost approx. 7 lbs in 1 week.
I am on vacation and my mom suggests that I go to the ER, but since the pain comes and goes, I feel stupid going to sit at an ER.
I have had ovarian cysts before, but it is not this kind of pain, also, I haven't had a period in well over a year (hormonal imbalance due to tumor on pituitary gland)
I am fairly certain that they are not related to my abdominal pain. Has anyone had anything like this?
My brother suggested appendicitis, but I have always heard that that is the worst pain ever and you would know it. Plus, it wouldn't be prolonged like it is for me....
Any thoughts?
I am on vacation and my mom suggests that I go to the ER, but since the pain comes and goes, I feel stupid going to sit at an ER.
I have had ovarian cysts before, but it is not this kind of pain, also, I haven't had a period in well over a year (hormonal imbalance due to tumor on pituitary gland)
I am fairly certain that they are not related to my abdominal pain. Has anyone had anything like this?
My brother suggested appendicitis, but I have always heard that that is the worst pain ever and you would know it. Plus, it wouldn't be prolonged like it is for me....
Any thoughts?
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'Lower right abdominal pain shall be defined as abdominal pain occurring to the right of an imaginary line drawn below the belly button or umbilicus.'
http://www.abdopain.com/lower-right-abdominal-pain.html
You need to consult a doctor to rule out appendicitis, kidney stones, diverticulitis, crohn's disease, pelvic inflammatory disease etc.
The further plan of management would involve -
'-Blood tests including full blood count, electrolytes, urea, creatinine, liver function tests, pregnancy test and lipase.
-Urinalysis
-Imaging including erect chest X-ray and plain films of the abdomen
-An electrocardiograph to rule out a heart attack which can occasionally present as abdominal pain
If diagnosis remains unclear after history, examination and basic investigations as above then more advanced investigations may reveal a diagnosis. These as such would include
-Computed Tomography of the abdomen/pelvis
-Abdominal or pelvic ultrasound
-Endoscopy and colonoscopy'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominal_pain
Let us know about what your doctor advises and if you need any further information.
Regards.