Viral gastroenteritis: severe cramps?

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Hi. I have had sharp pains in my left side for a week. The pain is specifically on my left side, below the ribs, between the last rib and the hip bone. Right there in the fleshy area of the lower abdomen and going downwards towards the hip. But its specifically on my side, not my back or tummy. Its been a week since symptoms started. Symptoms include a constant achy feeling in the area, sharp pains in the area when i lay down or move positions or laugh or cough. I went to the doc after 5 days. He said its just viral gastroenteritis. I looked up the condition and it says you have vomiting and/or diarrhea, but i have neither. I am worried it is appendicitis, but the appendix is on the right side, not left. I am really in pain but i am taking my meds as described. Does this sound like viral gastroenteritis to you?

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  • Xilos
    13 years ago

    If symptoms persist, speak to your doctor again about getting a referral to a gastroenterologist for a colonoscopy. I also assume they have done stool occult blood tests? You also need to rule out ulcers or cancer.

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  • neptune692
    13 years ago

    I would say get another opinion if the problem persists too much longer with no sign of improvement.

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  • lawgirl
    13 years ago

    U need a second opinion. There are instances where people have reversed internal organs and appendicitis is misdiagnosed.

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  • randomjelly
    13 years ago

    Sounds like what the doc said..I've had it too. You need not worry about it being your appendix...wrong side. If you feel like you disagree with your doc then get another opinion. Don't rely on our online opinions. We know nothing.

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  • DanB
    13 years ago

    Don't have insurance either? Lol...

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