Patient's question:
Female, 29 years old. For the past year, I've been experiencing pain one inch above the navel during seasonal changes. I usually have a bowel movement once a day, but for the past two days, I've had two. The pain comes in waves. I feel like it's because I breathe in cold air when I get up at night to breastfeed, and I've always felt that way when breathing in cold air. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
When the seasons change, abdominal pain above the navel and an increasing frequency of bowel movements may be signs of appendicitis. In addition to the possibility of chronic gastritis, it is recommended to undergo a detailed lower abdominal ultrasound and blood tests to confirm appendicitis. Early appendectomy surgery should be performed once the diagnosis is clear. For patients with stomach pain, in addition to active treatment, it is important to maintain a proper diet and healthy eating habits in daily life to aid in digestion and absorb nutrients.