People who have
appendicitis (especially those with certain medical conditions) may not have all of the common appendicitis signs.
One early symptom of appendicitis is abdominal pain. The pain may first appear around the belly button and then move toward the lower-right area of the abdomen.
Other common appendicitis signs include:
- Pain that intensifies when moving, taking deep breaths, coughing, or sneezing
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Abdominal swelling
- Loss of appetite
- Low fever that begins after other symptoms
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Inability to pass gas
- Feeling like a bowel movement will relieve the discomfort.
Symptoms may be different or hard to diagnose in children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
However, these symptoms can also be caused by other medical conditions. Therefore, people who experience possible appendicitis signs should see their doctor immediately. Only a doctor can properly diagnose and treat the problem.
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