20/03/2020
Appendicitis and It's Symptoms
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. It's a medical emergency that almost always requires surgery as soon as possible to remove the appendix. Luckily, you can live just fine without it.
Where Is Your Appendix?
This 3 1/2-inch-long tube of tissue extends from your large intestine on the lower right side of your body.
Symptoms of Appendicitis:
The classic symptoms of appendicitis include:
-Pain in your lower right belly or pain near your navel that moves lower. This is usually the first sign.
-Loss of appetite
-Nausea and vomiting soon after belly pain begins
-Swollen belly
-Fever of 99-102 degrees
-Can’t pass gas
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
If you have any of these symptoms, see a doctor right away. Timely diagnosis and treatment are important. Don’t eat, drink, or use any pain remedies, antacids, laxatives, or heating pads.
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