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To: Morgana

Unless you do a lab stomach pain does not indicate appendicitis


9 posted on 12/31/2022 5:31:28 AM PST by Nifster (OI see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: Nifster

To many, ‘stomach pain’ equals ‘abdominal pain’.

My rule of thumb is that if someone has abdominal pain and an in situ appendix, appendicitis goes to or near the top of the list.

As far as wondering if the patient is faking it or embellishing symptoms goes, an abdominal CT is a good idea, even in young women.


12 posted on 12/31/2022 6:56:09 AM PST by JusPasenThru (Free is when you don’t have to do nuthin or pay for nuthin. I gotta be free. Free as the wind.)
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