Could Back Pain Be Appendix?
However, Some People May Have an Appendix That Lies Behind the Colon. Appendicitis That Occurs in These People Can Cause Lower Back Pain or Pelvic Pain. How Do...
However, some people may have an appendix that lies behind the colon. Appendicitis that occurs in these people can cause lower back pain or pelvic pain.
How do I know if my back pain is appendicitis?
Other less common symptoms of appendicitis include:
- Dull or sharp pain anywhere in your upper or lower belly, back, or rear end.
- Painful or difficult peeing.
- Vomiting before your belly pain starts.
- Severe cramps.
- Constipation or diarrhea with gas.
What are the first signs of a bad appendix?
Symptoms
- Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen.
- Sudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomen.
- Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Loss of appetite.