Wednesday, February 18, 2009

WebMD - not helping

I was feeling pains in my lower side last night and as always, I convinced myself I had appendicitis. To prove myself wrong today, I consulted WebMD.com. This site could not be any less helpful when it comes to easing my concerns...let's review the symptoms:

What are the symptoms?

The main symptom of appendicitis is belly pain. Many people feel the first pain near the belly button. Then it moves to the lower right side of the belly. But the pain can be in different parts of your belly or even on your side or back. The pain may get worse if you move, walk, or cough. You may also have a fever or feel sick to your stomach.

Sometimes the only symptom is a general feeling of not being well and a pain that is hard to describe. The pain in your belly may be different than any pain you have had before. It may be severe. Or it may not seem like a very strong pain, but you may have the feeling that something is wrong. Trust your instincts.

Because the diagnosis is not always easy to make, it is very important to see a doctor as soon as possible if you have symptoms.

In some cases, appendicitis does not cause any symptoms except for belly pain. If you have moderate belly pain that does not go away after 4 hours, call your doctor. If you have severe belly pain, call your doctor right away.


Really?? Belly pain. A pain that may or may not be severe. Come on! I'll have to keep an eye on this...

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