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Hello doctor,
My girlfriend has a stomachache, a dull ache. At first, she had mild pain, then after 15-20 minutes, the pain gradually increased, the pain was above the navel. My girlfriend also has pain when eating. So the doctor asked me if the pain in the abdomen above the navel is a pain in the appendix? I thank you doctor.
Ha Van Chung (1999)
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Answered by doctor Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Does the dull abdominal pain above the navel mean appendicitis? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Because you did not specify when your girlfriend's abdominal pain started and time is a very important factor in the diagnosis of abdominal pain.
Abdominal pain due to appendicitis usually has an acute onset, at first it can be pain anywhere in the abdomen, then it is usually localized to the right iliac fossa, often accompanied by fever, possibly nausea or vomiting. Abdomen right pelvis area pain, may be reactive, late stage may rupture causing peritonitis will pain all over the abdomen.
The description of your symptoms is not enough to conclude that your girlfriend has abdominal pain due to the cause. Ideally, you should take your girlfriend to the nearest medical facility for timely diagnosis and treatment.
If you still have questions about the dull abdominal pain above the navel, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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