Patient's question:
Patient Age: I've been having lower back pain recently, so I went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said it's appendicitis. Does appendicitis cause lower back pain?Doctor's answer:
Appendicitis is divided into acute and chronic types. The symptoms of acute and chronic appendicitis are different, but both involve abdominal pain and lower back pain. Chronic appendicitis may present as a heavy feeling in the lower abdomen or pain on one side of the abdomen, along with symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge, excessive menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual periods, and irregular vaginal bleeding. The two major symptoms of acute appendicitis are lower back pain and abdominal pain, often bilateral lower abdominal severe pain, sometimes one side of the lower abdomen is more painful than the other. It is recommended that you get a clear diagnosis and decide on the appropriate treatment method for yourself as soon as possible. Early treatment is important—do not be overly anxious, and pay attention to rest and personal hygiene in your daily life.