Does this sound like IBS or something more...?
Hi guys,
I started getting stomach pains yesterday and they are still here this morning. I am starting to get quite worried about appendicitis which is one of my many fears. The pains i get are in the middle of my abdomen, around my tummy button and sometimes in my right hip. They only last for a few seconds and are sort of a sharp gripping or pulling sensation. Then they go away again for a few minutes before coming back. I do not feel sick, have no temperature and the pains themself are not really so bad...they aren't getting any worse but i am getting scared that they indicate the start of something serious.
I can press quite hard all around my stomach and right hand side and this causes no pain at all. I can also walk and sit without causing any pain as such. I have had a really stressful week, i wonder if this sounds more like IBS...?
Has anyone had experience with appendicitis? I kinda know that the symptoms are usually quite serious and i probably would be in a lot more pain.... I just kind help worrying...i am too scared to eat in case i have to get rushed to hospital for surgery and need an anaesthetic!!
I don't feel i can go back to my doctor for reassurement again as i was only there a few days ago for something unrelated. Any reassurance please..?
Thanks,
CW
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