Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical abdominal disease. Its mortality rate is low — only 0.3 % — and its main cause is a late diagnosis of inflammation, which is why it is so important to know the symptoms of appendicitis inflammation.
Dr. Anna
Where does my appendix hurt?
The appendix is an outgrowth of the cecum, and appendicitis is an inflammation of this appendix. Most often, the symptoms of appendicitis appear at night or in the morning. It is a pulling pain in the upper abdomen. Gradually, the pain moves to the right lower part of the abdomen and becomes throbbing.
Because of the location of the appendix itself, the pain can also be felt in other places such as the lower back, legs, or pelvic area. The pain is rarely so severe that it cannot be tolerated, which is what often leads to a late visit to the doctor.
What other symptoms should be alarming?
- Nausea and ===one-time vomiting in the first few hours of illness
- A swollen tongue and dry mouth
- Slight fever of 99.52 °F or higher
- Lack of appetite
- The righ...
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