Patient's question:
Doctor, I was fine after eating dinner last night. I was about to take a nap when I suddenly felt sharp pain in my lower right abdomen, like a knife cut, coming in waves. I just wanted to ask, is it appendicitis or adnexitis?Doctor's answer:
Lower right abdominal pain is primarily indicative of appendicitis, adnexitis, or pelvic inflammatory disease. If the pain is radiating from the umbilical area to the lower right abdomen and is accompanied by symptoms such as fever, nausea, and vomiting, appendicitis is highly likely. A thorough blood test and appendiceal ultrasound can confirm the diagnosis. If the pain is due to adnexitis, symptoms may include lower abdominal bloating, lower back pain, and persistent increased vaginal discharge. A careful ultrasound examination can reveal pelvic fluid accumulation or edema in the adnexal region.