Symptoms of appendicitis. Appendicitis typically starts with a pain in the middle of your tummy (abdomen) that may come and go. Within hours, the pain travels to your lower right-hand side, where the appendix is usually located, and becomes constant and severe. read more
The classic symptoms of appendicitis include: Dull pain near the navel or the upper or lower abdomen that becomes sharp as it moves to the lower right abdomen; this is usually the first sign, but it occurs in less than half of appendicitis cases. read more
Appendicitis pain often occurs in the lower-right side of the abdomen. The first sign, however, is typically discomfort near the belly button, which then moves to the lower abdomen. Some people, including children and pregnant women, may experience pain in different areas of their abdomen or on their side. read more
Appendicitis is an inflammation of your appendix, in the lower right side of your abdomen, that requires immediate treatment. Some symptoms can be similar to the discomforts of pregnancy. We explain the emergency symptoms of appendicitis so you’ll know when you or your child should see a doctor as quickly as possible. read more