what would cause a constant dull pain in the appendix with sharp lower back pain at times for over a year?
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You definitely suffer from Appedicitis
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I would tell the Dr. about your sharp pains, but it could be caused by the stretching of your uterus to make room for your growing  baby. I remember feeling this way as the baby grew inside me. The feeling was kind of like a side stitch or pulling sensation. I hope this helps, but still ask your Dr. God Bless you and your baby!
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It could be sciatica.  It occurs quite often and often goes undiagnosed for many years.  I recommend you get a doctor's opinion though as this is just my two cents.
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If the pain is in the middle of your back and your stomach it could be gallstones.  The pain can come suddenly and there is no position that is comfortable, it can last from 20 minutes to hours and even days.  It is a horrible pain and can put you out of commision quickly.  I have lower back pain often but it is unrelated to my gallstones, I don't know if this could be your problem but if it is I feel for you.
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hi. sorry to hear about your miscarriage and your pain. As far as I can remember, i think pain is part of the after effects of the miscarriage, but I really cannot be sure. I had a D&C after the miscarriage and I did get pain in my lower abdomen (don't remember the side it was on, though!), BUT Don't take a chance to wait for us to respond, if it continues much longer, I think u should call a doctor. If it is appendicitis then you cannot ignore it at all.
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In that area of your body you have your upper intestines, gallbladder, and your liver.  You can also have pain from your kidney.  If you're still hurting after several days and the pain is getting worse you should see your health care provider.  You may have some sort of infection or damage to an organ in that area.  Or it could simply be muscle pain from a strained muscle in that area.  Your doctor or nurse practitioner could best test and determine what's going on.  I would see them though to rule out any sort of infection of one of your major organs.  It's kind of high to be appendicitis but that's possible if it's referred pain.  If you've had fever and nausea/vomiting with it you need to seek help immediately to be evaluated for appendicitis.
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see a dr. It could be something to do with your kidneys. I waited 2 weeks with a back ache & then I finally ended up in the ER with other complications. I ended up with a severe kidney infection. I'm in the health care field so I should know better. Don't wait anything that is out of the ordinary should be checked out.
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Could be a bladder infection leading to a kidney infection.  If its really bad, it could be appendicitis.  Sorry for the spelling.  It could be from where youve ever done yourself.  If you feel like it may be something bad, then by all means see your physician.
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You need to be more specific about your symptoms.\n\nWhere in your abdomen is the pain? Upper, lower, middle, right, left, center? Is it a radiating pain, or a constant, unchanging one?  Are you vomiting?  How does your head feel?  Fever?  Are there pains anywhere else, like your back or rectum area?\n\n\nCould be appendicitis, gallbladder attack, pancreatitis, or other things.  For any of the above three, you must go to hospital asap.  Appendicitis and pancreatitis can be and are deadly sometimes.
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Do you mean appendicitis?\n\nThe causes of appendicitis are generally unknown, but the leading theory is that obstruction of the appendiceal orifice is the inciting factor. Obstruction may come from fecal matter lodged in the appendix, impaction of mucous, a small tumor (such as a carcinoid), or even a small blood clot. Populations with high fiber diets have a low incidence of appendicitis and diverticulitis leading some to conclude diet induced constipation is a contributing cause. Viral infections, which can cause ulceration of the lining, can also lead to obstruction of the appendix through proliferation of lymphatic tissue in its walls. A viral etiology is a possible explanation for seasonal variations in rates of appendicitis and clustering of cases. Regardless of the cause, obstruction of the appendix may lead to progressive appendiceal distension. This distension increases the pressure within the appendix, which in turn impairs its blood supply. Deprived of blood, the appendix loses the ability to fight infection and fecal bacteria begin to grow out of control. Although spontaneous recovery can rarely occur, with time and lack of treatment the walls of the appendix eventually become gangrenous from the infection and lack of blood flow. As bacteria begin to leak out through the dying walls, pus forms within and around the appendix (suppuration). The end result of this cascade is appendiceal rupture causing peritonitis, which may lead to septicemia and eventually death.
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first and foremost i need to tell you to see your doctor cause it can always be something serious. If it is menstrual pains take pamprin(it works well)if it is bowel related(are your movements normal)take a stool softener and see it that helps things along a bit. If its not either of the two mentioned see your doc, it could be your appendix or gall bladder, which may need medicine or surgery to fix. Good luck!!!Feel better soon.
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It would help if you could describe the pain more.  First - sharp or dull?  Second - (after eating) is it constant/relentless or does it come & go in waves?\nDo some foods tend to cause the pain more often than others?  In particular, have you ever noticed that fatty foods like pizza or hamburgers are worse than others?  \nIt really does sound like its either gallstones or ulcers (prob duodenal) as mentioned above.  If you notice a pattern with fatty foods, its more likely gallstones.  If antacids help, it may be ulcers.  Do you have heartburn?  \nDo you have any jaundice or yellowing of your skin or eyes?\nDo you remember what "gallbladder test" was done?  A sonogram and check of liver enzymes would be a good start.   If you had them done at a time you had no symptoms, its conceivable that you passed your stone and no longer had any irritation or remaining stones.  \nTALK ABOUT THIS WITH YOUR DOCTOR.  You've been having symptoms for a few years now - something needs to be done.  These are usually relatively harmless (the discomfort aside), but if it simmers for too long untreated, more serious complications can potentially develop.\n\nProblems less likely based on your description, but possible:\nChronic Pancreatitis\nChronic Hepatitis
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I had my appendix removed when I was 13 ( I am 25 now). My scar is about two inches long and very thin. I only had pain once. I woke up to a sharp pain in my abdomen and none after that. My mother took me to the doctor just in case and then I was sent to the hospital. Anyhow, every case is different. My friend's appendix burst and she was in quite a bit of pain. I had virtually no pain until my surgery, which was scheduled about a month after I had the pain in my abdomen.
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relative rest, NSAIDs, tylenol, if it continues see your doctor.
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There are several factors here:  your weight and age; your general health.  Most middle aged people will have arthritis in some shape or form.  Having a buldging disc would be pressing on the nerves in your spine causing pain to your lower extremeties.  I would try to resolve that problem first.\n\nIf you have pain medications that you can take, take them WITH FOOD to prevent irritation of the stomach.  Also, give your antidepressants time to work.  Stop looking for an excuse to get off of the medications.  That's what they are for..to relieve you of your symptoms.  Besides if you wait to take your meds when you are in extreme pain, they won't help at all.  So, pain management on a timed schedule is recommended.  If you're able, take tylenol between doses for breakthrough pain.\n\nNext check out your mattress; do you need a new one?  Something firm will help your back, or put a board between the mattress and box spring.  Sleep with a pillow that will cradle your head and allow your body to be in a natural position.  I like a "buckwheat" pillow.  Your body should be in the same posture laying down as it is standing up.\n\nIf you are overweight, try to lose some weight.  For every pound you exert 40 lbs. of pressure on your back and legs/feet.  Try a back brace during the day.  \n\nAbove all, try relaxing and learn about visualizing and breathing techniques to help you do that.  What about your husband?  Keeping him up all night isn't helping the situation.  He's as sleep deprived as you are!  Maybe you need to be in separate rooms for a little while.  Try nice relaxing baths or running the shower on your back before you go to sleep.\n\nI'm afraid arthritis is one of those things we have to learn to live with.  I take aspirin (with food) and get better relief than anything else.  God Bless.
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Low back pain can often be attributed to complex origins and symptoms, and it does not discriminate. It can originate from identified muscle trauma, or an unknown non-traumatic event. Low back pain can also begin in other regions of the body and eventually attack the muscles or other structures in the lower back. Sometimes low back pain can even begin in the nerves or nervous system. Other origins for low back pain are postneural difficulties, congenital disorders, trauma, infections, degenerative disorders, inflammatory diseases, circulatory disorders or any of other 30 additional causes. \n\nIt is often difficult for physicians to pinpoint the exact cause of a patient's low back pain, because of the complex composition of the human spine. Bone, discs, muscles, ligaments, tendons and various other tissues are arranged like a three-dimensional puzzle to make up the spine. The complex make up can easily mask the exact cause of low back pain.\n\nIn addition, depression, anxiety, frustration, reinforcement, stress, anger, fear and many other psychological states can help to cause the onset of back pain, can be a reaction to prolonged pain, or exist concurrently with pain.\n\nThe emotional component can complicate the back pain diagnosis, sometimes resulting in needless surgery and disability and can sometimes mask the underlying physical causes of pain. \n\nThere are two different types of back pain, acute and chronic. Acute pain has a sudden onset and can be caused by trauma, arthritis, fractures, infections around the spine, and internal organ disease and cancer. Chronic back pain lasts for months with no relief and can have a myriad of causes.\n\nThe following are some of the most common causes and diagnoses of back pain:\n\nMechanical Disorders\nMany people who suffer from back problems are experiencing mechanical pain, which means that a specific part of their spine, such as an intervertebral disc, a ligament, or a joint, is damaged and is not working correctly.\n\nDevelopmental Disorders\nDevelopmental disorders of the lower back are caused by abnormalities in the formation and growth of the skeleton. Although the treatment for many of these conditions is conservative, surgery may be required to keep some disorders from worsening, and in order to prevent long-term disability and or deformity.\n\nInflammatory and Infectious Disorders\nInfections of the spinal column are not common, but they are important because they are difficult to diagnose and there are serious consequences in the delay of an accurate diagnosis.\n\nTumors\nCancers and tumors of the spine and spinal cord are relatively rare. The most common symptom that patients with a spinal tumor have is pain. Because back pain is very common, it is also not a specific symptom of any one disease or medical condition.\n\nTrauma\nTrauma to the spine refers to injury that has occurred to bony elements, soft tissues and or neurological structures. The two things that surgeons are most concerned about, in the case of spinal trauma, are instability of the vertebral column and actual or potential neurological injury.\n\n\n\n\nAs you read this please keep in mind that all treatment and outcome results are specific to the individual patient. Results may vary. Complications, such as infection, blood loss, bowel or bladder problems, are some of the potential adverse risks of spinal surgery. Please consult your physician for a complete list of indications, warnings, precautions, adverse events, clinical results, and other important medical information. \n\nThe materials on this Web site are for your general educational information only. Information you read on this Web site cannot replace the relationship that you have with your health care professional. We do not practice medicine or provide medical services or advice as a part of this Web site. You should always talk to your health care professional for diagnosis and treatment.
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StudentMD and Lana gave a pretty good explanation and description. Pain from appendicitis is due to the appendix becoming obstructed and distended.\n\nNausea, vomiting, no desire to eat, vague pain around your belly button, and subsequent migration of sharp pain to the right lower abdomen (this can vary according to certain factors such as pregnancy), fever. If not appendicitis these symptoms can be many other rather serious conditions.\n\nIf you even suspect that there is something wrong with your appendix, go to the emergency dept. DON'T WASTE TIME WONDERING.\n\nI want to add one thing, if your appendix actually burst, you may actually feel LESS pain for a short time, because like I mentioned above the pain is due to distension. THIS IS NOT A SIGN THAT THINGS HAVE GOTTEN BETTER, BUT WORSE. Ruptured appendix can be life threatening. Don't guess, just get seen. I hope you are already on your way to the ER.