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How To Distinguish Between Constipation Pain And Inflamed Appendix?
Hi, My daughter has been feeling mild fatigue, abdominal pain, constipation and loss of appetite for about five days. She is eleven years old. Her belly hurts when she presses on it. How can distinguish between constipation pain and a possibly inflamed appendix? Thank you.
Mon, 26 Jun 2023
Hello,
Pain due to inflamed appendix won't subside and may be associated with mild fever and sometimes vomiting. Pain due to constipation is not much and it subsides when gas is passed out. As she has been suffering since last 5 days, I advise you to take her to a physician and get examined in person once. If necessary, ultrasound imaging of abdomen may be done to rule out any inflamed appendix.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
Pain due to inflamed appendix won't subside and may be associated with mild fever and sometimes vomiting. Pain due to constipation is not much and it subsides when gas is passed out. As she has been suffering since last 5 days, I advise you to take her to a physician and get examined in person once. If necessary, ultrasound imaging of abdomen may be done to rule out any inflamed appendix.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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