symptoms of appendicitis?

Answer 1

Pain - nausea - rebound tenderness - elevated temperature - no appetite - - - - Call a MD

Answer 2

The main symptom of appendicitis is abdominal pain. The pain is at first diffuse and poorly localized, that is, not confined to one spot. (Poorly localized pain is typical whenever a problem is confined to the small intestine or colon, including the appendix.) The pain is so difficult to pinpoint that when asked to point to the area of the pain, most people indicate the location of the pain with a circular motion of their hand around the central part of their abdomen.

As appendiceal inflammation increases, it extends through the appendix to its outer covering and then to the lining of the abdomen, a thin membrane called the peritoneum. Once the peritoneum becomes inflamed, the pain changes and then can be localized clearly to one small area. Generally, this area is between the front of the right hip bone and the belly button. The exact point is named after Dr. Charles McBurney--McBurney's point. If the appendix ruptures and infection spreads throughout the abdomen, the pain becomes diffuse again as the entire lining of the abdomen becomes inflamed.

Nausea and vomiting also occur in appendicitis and may be due to intestinal obstruction.

I hope I was of help!

Answer 3

Your belly hurts and you have severe pain that moves from your belly button to your lower right side. You also can't eat and are nauseous or vomiting.

Appendicitis occurs when a portion of the appendix becomes blocked. This usually leads to increased pressure, reduced blood flow, inflammation, and infection. If not treated promptly, the organ can rupture.

People who are at greater risk of appendicitis are diabetics, those undergoing chemotherapy, those with HIV, those who are obese, pregnant women, and infants and children.

Answer 4

I had it when I was a kid and only had flu-like symptoms - i.e low grade fever, sniffling, cough. I've heard that some suffers have pain of varying degrees on their right side below their stomach. If you think you may have it, see a doctor immediately. They'll probably draw blood to see if you have an infection, take your temperature and feel for inflammation. Don't delay - a ruptured appendix can turn your blood septic which spreads the infection very quickly.

Answer 5

A triad of
1- Pain ( initially around naval which shifts to right lower abdomen)
2- Vomiting
3- Temperature ( raised)

Answer 6

hi i am a nurse if you had appendicitis you would have severe pain in the lower left hand side of your stomach, you must get yourself to hospital as if it ruptured it can be dangerous

Answer 7

Sharp pain on the lower right abdomen, nausea.... if that ruptures, you stand a good chance of dying from a septic infection AKA blood poisoning.

Please go see a Doctor!!! If you feel any discomfort or pain, go to the ER