Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why, my lower left abdomen has been in pain. I'm wondering if it's appendicitis because when my friend had appendicitis, she also had lower abdominal pain. So, is lower left abdominal pain a sign of appendicitis?Doctor's answer:
If the pain on the left side hasn't spread to the right, appendicitis can basically be ruled out. The early symptoms of appendicitis have already spread to abdominal pain, and it may spread from the left side to the right in the later stages, with persistent pain in the right lower abdomen. A physical examination may cause McBurney's point tenderness and rebound tenderness, which is usually confirmed through an ultrasound MRI. However, in cases of left-sided abdominal pain, it is often caused by gastroenteritis or gynecological inflammation in many women. If the abdominal pain is accompanied by nausea and vomiting, it is mostly gastroenteritis. Many quinolone anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Norfloxacin capsules, can be taken orally.