Cureus Abnormal imaging leading to misdiagnosis of acute perforated appendicitis: a case report A 31-year-old man with a history of diverticulitis presented with acute abdominal pain and was found to have several small free air areas. …1 day ago
Cureus Abnormal imaging leading to misdiagnosis of acute perforated appendicitis: a case report A 31-year-old man with a history of diverticulitis presented with acute abdominal pain and was found to have several small free air areas. …1 day ago
Butt pain and incontinence
Editor’s note:The Case Challenge series includes symptoms that are difficult to diagnose, some of which are not frequently encountered by most clinicians, but are still important to accurately recognize. Test your diagnostic and treatment skills using the following patient scenarios and corresponding questions. If you have a case you would like to submit for an […]
The man thought the pain was caused by a new exercise regimen. he had cancer.
When JJ Singleton noticed a throbbing pain in her abdomen in May 2015, she chalked it up to a torn muscle. After all, the 27-year-old’s goals for this year are: “Let’s get our lives together,” that’s how he started 2015. crossfit Train with your old soccer coach. singleton, Now 36, he told Business Insider that […]
Workout tips to relieve pain
There are exercises that can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids. These exercises, on the other hand, can cause pain and irritation and worsen existing hemorrhoid symptoms. Strenuous exercise or lifting heavy objects can cause hemorrhoids to swell and worsen symptoms. However, inactivity can also make the situation worse. In fact, frequent physical activity may keep […]
6 tests for abdominal pain
If you’ve had abdominal pain recently, you may have wondered how to tell if you have appendicitis at home. Appendicitis is the most common cause of abdominal pain requiring surgery in the United States, and approximately 5 to 9 percent of Americans have appendicitis at some point in their lives. According to the National Institutes […]
Stumbling with appendicitis: a rare cause of acute abdominal pain
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Colon Cancer and Lower Back Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
There are many possible causes for lower back pain. When you have pain in your lower back, your healthcare provider first wants to rule out common causes such as strains, sprains, and herniated discs. If a more likely cause is not found, your health care provider may also look for colon cancer. Tumors that develop […]
Right-sided diverticulitis: a rare cause of right-sided abdominal pain
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Cureus Omental infarction mimicking acute appendicitis: a case report Acute abdominal pain is a common presentation in the emergency department and is often attributed to a myriad of potential causes.
Cureus Omental infarction mimicking acute appendicitis: a case report Acute abdominal pain is a common presentation in the emergency department and is often attributed to a myriad of potential causes.
Pain and pressure in the rectum: causes, diagnosis and more
Pressure on the rectum can make it feel like there’s poop stuck in the anus. Pressure within the rectum can be uncomfortable and painful. Possible causes range from constipation to abscess. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine. The stool passes through it before leaving the anus. The rectum is located near […]