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Urgent advice re appendicitis

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permaquandry · 06/09/2012 08:19

Dd1, 7. Was sick twice yesterday morn. Nothing much, fine all day, ate normally. Thought she'd be back at school today.

Woke up with tummy pain behind belly button, been sick with bile twice. She's clearly not well, a bit warm but no temp. Is reminiscent of when my appendix were rumbling (I had them out at 19). I have docs at 11.40.

They suggested a&e if very concerned, I'm not there yet plus a&e is not the best place to be for hours and it could be something minor.

Anyone have advice or experience of this, should I watch and wait or take her to a&e? Thx

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nilbyname · 06/09/2012 08:24

No experience, but call NHS direct and if you are very worried, head to A&E.

ArthurShappey · 06/09/2012 08:25

Sounds a bit similar to when I had appendicitis at 16... What does her tongue look like and us her breath slightly vinegary?

ArthurShappey · 06/09/2012 08:26

Does the pain go away if she pulls her knees up?

ArthurShappey · 06/09/2012 08:35

Sorry just realised how unhelpful I was... I'm not a Dr of medicine. When I had appendicitis I was in boarding school and the school nurse decided I should go to hospital on the basis that the pain did not ease or go away when I brought my knees up to my chest and I had a whiteish tongue and vinegary breath.

numbertaker · 06/09/2012 12:48

My nephew had it exactly the same way, he did not have alot of pain either, when they took him in his appendix had ruptured.

ArthurShappey · 06/09/2012 17:50

Any news OP?

permaquandry · 07/09/2012 17:57

Sorry for late update. Well, not appendix but doc couldn't say what it was. Could be: tummy bug, constipation or nerves!!!

She was fine again all day yesterday and ate normally, she did go to the loo and felt better (sorry if tmi), so my money's on constipation.

She was back to school today and her happy little self again. Thk goodness and thx for the replies.

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permaquandry · 07/09/2012 18:27

Sorry for late update. Well, not appendix but doc couldn't say what it was. Could be: tummy bug, constipation or nerves!!!

She was fine again all day yesterday and ate normally, she did go to the loo and felt better (sorry if tmi), so my money's on constipation.

She was back to school today and her happy little self again. Thk goodness and thx for the replies.

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ArthurShappey · 07/09/2012 19:21

Glad she's okay! Smile

permaquandry · 07/09/2012 20:57

Thx Arthur, really thoughtful of you to check! Smile

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