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  • How can I be sure if a pain is or isn't appendicitis?

    I am in China. If I go to any local hospital and say I suspect appendicitis they will most certainly operate regardless of whether I have it or not, as being a foreigner I will have to pay a significant premium which will be split between the surgeon and admissions office without ever being logged on the books.

    I have a steady pain in my right hand side, well below my ribcage, but not below my navel, so it's rather higher than the normal position for appendicitis. It becomes significantly worse if I inhale deeply. It is a little sensitive to pressure, but not screamingly so.

    I am 33 years old. Well outside the common age for appendicitis.

    I have alternated between diarrhea and constipation over the last 48 hours.

    I am somewhat overweight (and no, I don't mean morbidly obese. If I lost 2 kilos I'd be in good shape), but otherwise in good health.

    I don't think it's gastroenteritis or related as I have not (yet) felt nauseous or lost my appetite.

    Your thoughts appreciated.

    5 AnswersOther - Health1 decade ago

  • Hong Kong, 2 days, no obligations, limited budget: What do I do?

    I'm off to Hong Kong on an unexpected solo trip in 14 hours. I'll be there from 7pm tomorrow (local time) till 5 pm Thursday. Hotel is booked (Shanghai St, Kowloon) and paid for, but I will have very little spending money.

    I love photography, particularly Landscape/cityscape and wildlife, but the forecast is steady light rain.

    What do I do?

    3 AnswersChina1 decade ago